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Automation Engineer

Lord Accounting & Finance
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£44,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Automation Engineer based in Birmingham, offering a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits.
  • The company specializes in line monitoring solutions for the manufacturing industry and is looking to expand significantly.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the configuration and programming of automation equipment, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Responsibilities include developing control system designs, programming PLCs and HMIs, and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • The role requires proficiency in PLC programming languages, industrial communication protocols, and familiarity with HMI/SCADA software.

SoftwareBirminghamTo £55,000 + BenefitsThe CompanyAs market leading specialists in providing and installing line monitoring solutions to the manufacturing industry internationally, our client transforms manufacturing performance and is a long term partner of an impressive portfolio of blue chip companies and are poised for further significant global expansion. Keen to build upon their considerable investment in new products and capitalise on significant new market opportunities they are looking to appoint a high calibre Automation Engineer to lead them through a period of tremendous change, opportunity and growth.The RoleWith an HQ in Birmingham, you will be part of a highly skilled project implementation team where you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing control system designs that include PLC, HMI, Robotics and SCADA, to meet project requirements and specifications
  • Designing control system architectures, electrical schematics, and panel layouts using industry-standard software tools
  • Programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of automated systems
  • Conducting system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve technical issues in a timely manner

The CandidateWith proven knowledge and experience in the configuration and programming of automation equipment (2 years +) you will have worked within a manufacturing environment, ideally within the automotive sector. As a self-starter with high levels of self-resilience you will be experienced in dealing directly with customers and or 3rd parties and have:

  • Proven experience in the design, programming, and implementation of automation control systems
  • Proficiency in PLC programming languages and experience with PLC hardware, preferably Allen Bradley or Siemens
  • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and other networking concepts
  • Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software packages (e.g., WinCC, RSView) and experience in developing intuitive graphical interfaces
  • Familiarity with Robot control systems

How to ApplyThis is a high profile, challenging role offering you the opportunity to join a highly successful and growing business. If you are driven by job satisfaction in a results oriented company, thrive on autonomy, and wish to make a positive contribution to the future success and direction of a business, please apply attaching your full CV in Word format and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference 373404.

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