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Carbon60 are currently working with one of the UK's leading systems suppliers for the FMCG Sector to hire an experience Automation Engineer to join the established team at the Southampton site.
The role is to support the global customers being a subject matter expert in control systems and automation to ensure all onsite equipment is at full functionality as well as remote troubleshooting and providing technical advice.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to Customer Service Managers for legacy equipment.
- Offer remote support for emergency and non-emergency technical issues.
- Guide customers in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, controls, and instrumentation faults remotely.
- Diagnose and resolve automation software issues related to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and PC systems.
- Advise customers on equipment upgrades and prepare technical quotations for upgrade solutions.
- Work proactively to enhance the overall customer experience.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Holds a relevant HNC/D qualification.
- Minimum of five years' experience in EC&I, PLC, and SCADA systems.
- Highly motivated, with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Creative problem-solver, capable of working effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated fault-finding skills on industrial equipment
Essential experience:
- Electrical switchgear / motor control design to EN60204.
- Process Instrumentation expertise.
- Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming (LAD/STL).
- Siemens Step 7 PLC programming (LAD/STL).
- Siemens TIA HMI configuration.
- Siemens WinCC Flexible HMI configuration.
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable experience includes:
- iFIX SCADA.
- VB, VBA, MS SQL.
- Hazardous area control system design (ATEX, IECEx, NEC).
- Functional safety design (EN13849 / EN62061).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that will truly value your expertise.
Interviews will be held shortly with immediate starts available.
For more information on this role reach out to Craig at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed).
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
