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Automation Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team in Basildon, with a salary that is negotiable depending on experience.
  • The role involves designing and programming PLC-based electrical control systems and performing fault-finding on various systems.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in a similar manufacturing role and a solid understanding of PLCs and control panels.
  • A qualified electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience is required, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexitime hours are offered, and the position is based in a purpose-built design and engineering facility in South Essex.

Basildon Salary-Negotiable DOEMonday-Friday with Flexitime hoursThe company:Based in South Essex, you will be joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team. As an Automation Technician, you will work alongside the electricians and panel builders to assist in the design and build of the control systems and associated machinery. In addition, you will be involved in the designing of PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications, programming PLC configurable relay systems, as well as carrying out fault-finding on electrical control systems, PLC and hardwired systems. Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Designing PLC based electrical control systems.
  • Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems
  • Fault-finding electrical control systems, PLC systems etc.
  • Commissioning, support and carrying out service work at customer sites.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.Skills and Experience required:

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience and understanding of PLC'S and control panels.
  • Qualified electrical apprentice or similar
  • Ability to work in a team situation or alone.

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