Automation Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist automation engineering company for an Automation Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of automation projects within manufacturing sectors, delivering PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions from concept through to commissioning.

The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of project delivery, including PLC programming, HMI development, software testing and on-site commissioning across the UK and Ireland.

• Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus up to 20%
• Pension scheme (4% employee / 8% employer contribution)
• Vitality family healthcare after 6 months service
• 25-27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Ongoing PLC and SCADA training
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a range of challenging automation projects
• Develop and modify PLC software for automated process control systems
• Design and configure HMI and SCADA applications
• Deliver automation projects through all phases from design to commissioning
• Participate in software testing, validation and final sign-off activities
• Attend customer sites across the UK and Ireland for commissioning and start-up support
• Work closely with customers and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Work with process equipment including pumps, valves, temperature transmitters and liquid handling systems

• Experience with PLC programming in a manufacturing environment
• Siemens, Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley PLC experience (essential for experienced candidates)
• Knowledge of liquid processing systems, pumps, valves and instrumentation
• Electrical or Electronic Engineering apprenticeship, HNC/HND or degree desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK and Ireland
• Junior candidates with PLC experience will be considered and provided with full training

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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