A great opportunity is available to work for a world leading manufacturer of automated machinery for the packaging sector. Primarily based in the North West you will develop software projects to configure standard machine software for existing equipment supplied to a worldwide client base. Your role will also develop special one off bespoke machines within the R&D department.

Automation Engineer

£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

7-14% Company Contribution to Pension. 25 days hols + stats, Private health insurance and overseas allowances

Lancashire

Ref: 22569

Automation Engineer - The Role:

Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems using Siemens equipment

Programming of PLC's, Drives & SCADA systems

Liaison with customers (internal & external) and suppliers

Independent creation & modification of programs for Siemens PLCs & SCADA's

Independent modification of Siemens drive control systems

Management of machine software design projects

Automation Engineer - The Person:

Siemens TIA 1500 series PLC programming

“START” programming of Siemens Sinamics S120 & CU320 drive systems

Siemens WinCC SCADA programming

Ability to travel worldwide to suppliers and customer sites if required

Degree or HND qualified

Siemens Drive Programming experience

Appreciation of pneumatic, hydraulic and machine control systems

Fieldbus and commissioning experience

Must be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated

Electrical design skills (for complex control cabinets) would be highly advantageous

Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Bury, Rochdale and Bolton

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For further information call Sharon Hill

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