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The successful Automation Engineer / Software Engineer / PLC Programmer will provide technical support by programming PLCs and Designing Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Valves, Adaptors, Filtration, Power Transmission, Hydraulic Power Units, and other similar equipment near Gloucester.
The Automation Engineer / Software Engineer / PLC Programmer will ideally have a strong background in PLC programming from scratch and have knowledge of C# and CODESYS or Raspberry Pi.Software engineers with an electrical design background are encouraged to apply. Full product training provided.
Package
£45,000 £50,000
Bonus Scheme
25 days + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Based in Gloucester
The Automation Engineer / Software Engineer / PLC Programmer role:
- Setting up and programming PLCs to provide product support for Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Valves, Adaptors, Filtration, Power Transmission, Hydraulic Power Units, and other similar equipment.
- Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of market-leading solutions, and be able to work with engineering teams for commissioning and optimising controls.
- Writing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning process control instruments.
- Design and deliver training courses.
- Create operation manuals and technical guides.
- Conduct investigations and tests of the company's products.
- Liaise with various engineering departments.
The Automation Engineer / Software Engineer / PLC Programmer requirements:
- A good understanding of control system design and implementation principles with a strong electrical background and knowledge
- Experience working with PLCs, SCADA, and other control equipment is advantageous.
- PLC programming from scratch and have knowledge of C# and CODESYS or Raspberry Pi.
- Ladder or Structured Text programming language.
- Software degree, HND or have an equivalent of software engineering or computer science qualifications.
- Knowledge of Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Valves, Adaptors, Filtration, Power Transmission, Hydraulic Power Units, and other similar equipment would be favourable but not essential.
- Must be commutable to Gloucester and travel UK-wide.
