Automation Systems Engineer
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About the role
You will be involved in a variety of automation and controls projects, both in the office and on customer sites. Typical responsibilities will include: PLC software development and testing using Siemens systems (TIA Portal and Step 7) HMI and SCADA development Electrical and control system design Producing and modifying electrical drawings using EPLAN Hardware specification and configuration Site commissioning and fault finding Supporting customers with automation and control system issues Debugging and troubleshooting live systems Working alongside senior engineers on larger projects Supporting FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities Minor electrical panel modifications where required Projects are varied and often fast paced, so the role requires someone who can communicate well, work through problems methodically, and work collaboratively within the engineering team. About you We are looking for someone with previous experience in automation or controls engineering who is comfortable working in practical industrial environments. You should have experience in some of the following areas: PLC programming using IEC61131 languages such as Ladder Logic (LAD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST/SCL) Siemens automation systems Industrial electrical systems and control panels Fault finding and troubleshooting Electrical drawings and documentation Commissioning and site-based engineering work Experience with any of the following would also be beneficial, but is not essential: Rockwell or Schneider PLC systems SCADA systems EPLAN Electric Python, C#, JavaScript, or database systems Materials handling, ports, conveyors, or waste recycling systems We are interested in finding someone with good engineering fundamentals, problem-solving ability, and the right attitude than someone who has worked with every technology listed above.
Requirements
- The right candidate will be:
- Organised and reliable
- Comfortable working within a project team
- Willing to ask questions and learn from others
- Able to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
- Motivated to develop technically
- Practical and hands-on in their approach
- Calm and methodical when fault finding
- Someone who takes ownership of problems and follows them through to completion
- Qualifications and experience
- HNC/HND or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Previous experience within an automation, controls, or industrial engineering role
- Industrial site experience would be advantageous
- Panel wiring or installation experience would be beneficial
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