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Automation Technician

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Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS14 3RH, England

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An Automation Technician is required for a company that designs and manufactures specialized process and packaging equipment for various industries, including pharmaceuticals and coatings.
  • The role involves designing PLC-based electrical control systems, programming, configuring remote I/O, and fault-finding electrical control systems.
  • Candidates should have a good understanding of electrical drawings and PLC programming, with 3 years of experience in a similar position and a relevant HND or degree.
  • The position offers a salary with additional benefits including life cover, company pension, and paid overtime, while requiring some travel to support a global customer base.
  • The working hours are 5 days a week, with 23 days of leave plus bank holidays.

Automation Technician Required!

Our client is a design and manufacture of specialised process and packaging equipment. They serve a variety of industries, including Pharmaceutical, Aerosol, Coatings and Adhesives offering a full range of services such as designing, testing, supplying, and commissioning the equipment.

Due to ongoing success, they are looking to recruit an Automation Technician to join their Electrical and Automation department.

(Automation Technician) - Position Overview

  • Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
  • Programming PLC, Touchscreen and Safety Configurable relay systems.
  • Configuring Remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
  • Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
  • Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems.
  • Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites
  • A certain amount of travel is required to support our worldwide customer base.
  • Training will be provided to familiarise the successful applicant with the specialist.
  • This role will also involve global travel.

(Automation Technician) - Position Requirements

  • Good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems.
  • Experience of the pharma industry and/or explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable.
  • HND or Degree in a relevant field
  • 3 years' experience in a similar position
  • Willingness to travel

(Automation Technician) - Position Remuneration

  • 5 working hours per week.
  • Life cover
  • Company pension
  • Christmas Bonus
  • Paid overtime
  • 23 days + Bank Holidays

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