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Lead Automation Engineer
Hinckley (Hybrid working)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Monday to Friday 40hrs + Hybrid working + Company Car (to be discussed) + Excellent Progression + Training + Leadership Opportunities +Pension + Holiday + Modern Office.
Are you an Automation Engineering specialist with proven industrial experience looking to take your career to the next step with an expanding company that are looking to invest in future leaders.
On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established company that is experiencing unprecedented expansion, providing a clear route for this candidate to have full autonomy to build and grow their own team.
This company have been established for over 30 years and are a leading specialist in various fields, recently expanding into water treatment, and distribution. This expansion has ensured a varied and exciting workload working for big name clients such as Walkers, Nestle, FedEx, TNT, Howdens, Rexroth, and many more.
As the go-to technical expert, you will work directly alongside the Technical Manager, sharing expertise and leading the development, and deployment of software controls for industrial automation systems. This company are looking for someone to come in with an innovative mindset and challenge existing ideas.
This is a fantastic opportunity to excel your career within a company that are looking for aspiring leaders and will invest in individuals to ensure their long-term success and progression.
The Role
- Clear route to team leader.
- Develop PLC and HMI code.
- Programming of PLC's using Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) platforms.
- Analyse electrical drawings and schematics.
- Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS).
- Deliver effective modifications to existing systems.
- Liaising with customers.
- Occasional site visits.
- Hybrid role.
The Person
- 5+ years' experience in software authoring and development in similar sectors.
- Proficiency with P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment.
- Knowledge of the implementation of IEC 61131 with understanding of "S88 Batch" and "State Machine" methodology.
- Certifications in PLC programming, HMI development, Scada development.
- BTEC, HNC, or Diploma in Software Engineering (desired).
- Be proactive and innovative.
- Clean Driving License.
Reference Number: BBBH241494ii
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Edward Magromallis at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
