About this position

This company specialises in Special Purpose Machinery, working within the Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, and Chemical sector. They are now looking for a Automation Engineer to join their growing team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Writing PLC and HMI code from scratch or based on previous code.
• Update and de-bug existing machine software.
• Work with the other control systems team members in creating and maintaining a “modular” software approach.
• Liaise with the electrical design engineers to ensure that best practice control systems are utilised.
• Provide technical support to customers as and when required by email, phone etc.
• Conduct site visits to assist with commissioning, fault finding etc.
• Complete in-house documentation as part of All-Fill’s commitment to quality such as test plans, validation documents etc.
• Effectively liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.
• This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as you maybe require to undertake various duties as reasonably requested by your manager and/or the company.

Experience Required:

• A recognised qualification in Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering i.e. BTEC HNC etc.
• Electrical engineering background.
• 5+ years experience in programming special purpose machinery to customer requirements.
• 5+ years using Siemens TIA Portal, Win CC and STEP 7 programming tools.
• 5+ years using Rockwell Factory Talk and RS Logix programming tools.
• Experience of programming Siemens S7 controllers, Siemens TP HMI’s.
• Experience of programming Rockwell CompactLogix, PanelView HMI’s.
• Experience of programming safety PLC’s; Siemens, Rockwell, Pilz etc.
• Experience using Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, RS232/RS485 communications
• Experience setting up and commissioning servo systems for Siemens and Rockwell systems.
• A recognised qualification in Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering i.e. BTEC HNC etc.
• Electrical engineering background.
• Must hold a valid passport.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Prepared to travel to customer/suppliers in the UK and overseas for service, installations and inspections.