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Lead Automation Engineer

Metalis Engineering Recruitment Limited
Posted a month ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0AS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job role is for a Lead Automation Engineer located in Hinckley, offering a salary range of £40,000 to £60,000.
  • Metalis is seeking a candidate to lead automation projects for a prominent Mechanical Automation Manufacturer in the UK, focusing on sectors like Food & Drinks, Logistics, and Water Treatment.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in automation engineering and familiarity with Allen Bradley or Siemens control systems.
  • Key responsibilities include programming PLCs, testing and debugging automation systems, and providing technical support to clients during various project phases.
  • Candidates must hold relevant certifications in PLC programming or SCADA development, with formal qualifications in Software Engineering being advantageous.



Job Role: Lead Automation Engineer

Location: Hinckley

Salary: 40,000 - 60,000



Metalis is working with one of the countries leading Mechanical Automation Manufacturers in the UK. Specialising across Food & Drinks, Logistics & Water Treatment they are recruiting for a Lead Automation Specialist to head up challenging an technical briefs for a wide range of customers.

You will be the lead author of Software Controls for industrial automation systems. Overseeing cradle to grave projects and being a point of contact for customers. You will be have a background in automation engineering ideally with experience using Allen Bradley or Siemens controls.

There is NO sponsorship or relocation for this role.


Job Duties

  • Programming of PLC's using Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) platforms
  • Testing and debugging automation system controls
  • Analysing electrical drawings and schematics to ensure effective system integration
  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients during installation, commissioning, and operational phases of projects
  • Maintain knowledge of the latest industry trends and advancements in automation, PLCprogramming, HMI developments, and robotics
  • Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS)
  • Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders
  • Complete assigned tasks to schedule and report any issues or variations
  • Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties



Job Requirements & Experience

  • You must be forward thinking and able to challenge ways of working appropriately.
  • 5+ Years working within an Automation background
  • Knowledge of Ladder Diagram, Structured Text & Function Block Diagram
  • Must have certificates in PLCs Programming or SCADA Development.
  • A formal qualification in Software Engineering or Time served experience will both be considered



I am looking to speak with PLC Programmers, Automation Engineers, Lead System Engineers, Senior Automation Designers, Electrical System Designers, PLC Maintenance Engineers.

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