Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer Based in Bedford We are an established Bedfordshire-based manufacturer of special purpose machines to household names across the globe and serving a wide range of industries is expanding our in-house engineering team. Due to a sustained period of growth we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our business. Based at our recently refurbished site on the outskirts of Bedford (within easy reach of the A6 and A421 and free on-site parking) with an early finish on Fridays, you will work on both improving our existing product ranges and the development of new products.

In addition, occasionally (approximately 4 to 5 times a year) you will travel both in the UK and Overseas to customer sites to resolve any automation issues regarding commissioning, installation and trouble shooting. This is an exciting time to join us as we are continuing to expand product ranges, integrating technological advancements, and our development of bespoke solutions to meet specific customer needs means that your work will be interesting and varied.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can take the function forward and embrace the opportunity to directly contribute to NPD and NPI of one of Bedford's most highly respected manufacturers. We invite applications from Controls and Automation Engineers with the following attributes: A background ofPLC /HMI control systems incorporating at least one of the following:
Siemens S7 Rockwell Control Logix Allen-Bradley Kinetics Motion Control Previous working experience of automated or special purpose machinery Solid understanding of languages such as Python, C++, and JavaScript Ability to write code from scratch

Experience with Motion Control and Servo Drive Applications would be highly desirable Previous experience of embedded code will be helpful but not essential Valid Passport and Full driving licence More information available upon application.