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Job Title: PLC Engineer
Location: Lichfield
Salary: £50000
Shift: 40 hours per week, with flexibility around standard office hours
Type: Permanent Placement
Start Date: Immediate
We are hiring for a PLC Engineer to take on the automation and optimization of machinery and equipment. This is a dynamic industrial environment, where you'll play a crucial role in developing automation processes to improve efficiency and reliability in our client's production operations.
Duties of a PLC Engineer
You'll be joining the Engineering team and will take responsibility for:
- Programming and configuring PLCs: Siemens, Schneider, Proface, B&R
- Working with robotics systems, specifically Fanuc, for integration and automation of equipment
- Collaborating with the IT department to ensure seamless equipment connectivity and data flow
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting using frequency drives (DANFOSS, SEW, SCHNEIDER) and HMIs (Proface)
- Reading and developing schematics using SEE Electrical Expert software
- Communicating solutions and issues to non-technical team members and proactively maintaining equipment in optimal condition
Skills and Experience of a PLC Engineer
To succeed in this role, experience with the following is essential:
- Siemens systems: Step7, WinCC, TIA Portal
- Schneider systems: PL7, Unity, VijeoDesigner, SoMachine
- B&R systems: Automation Studio
- Robotics knowledge, specifically with Fanuc systems
- Strong understanding of safety and regulatory compliance in automation
It would be beneficial for the PLC Engineer role if you also have:
- Proficiency in both written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts
- Reliable transportation options, as this location is accessible by car, public transport, or cycling
- Knowledge of HMI interfaces and familiarity with Danfoss frequency drives
About the Client
Our client is an established manufacturing company specialising in automation, seeking to expand their technical team with a PLC Engineer who is keen to contribute to a forward-thinking, growth-oriented environment. With a spacious facility that includes on-site parking, a canteen, lockers, this role offers both a challenging and supportive workplace for those interested in developing their expertise in automation and control engineering.
Next Steps
Apply to this PLC Engineer role through this advert. For more details, please contact our Engineering Team on.
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About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester
This role is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency operating since 2008. We specialize in Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. For more available positions across the UK, visit our website at regionalrecruitment.co.uk.
