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Field Based Automation Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Field Based Automation Engineer position is a permanent role located in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and the Midlands.
  • Candidates are required to have a relevant Engineering Degree and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • The role involves PLC programming, integrating automation peripherals, and commissioning projects at customer sites.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and skills.
  • Candidates should also possess a customer-focused orientation and flexibility to work as a team player.

Field Based Automation Engineer

Permanent

Greater Manchester/Liverpool/Midlands

LHH is supporting our international client who provides automated Packing and Palletisation lines to a variety of FMCG companies who supply Meat, Cereals, Pet Food, Cosmetics, Personal and Domestic Hygiene products as they recruit a Field Based Automation Engineer for a permanent role . The position covers The Midlands, Manchester, Liverpool, and surrounding areas.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will implement and start up automation tasks according to project plans, includingPLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, B&R), communication bus, VFD programming, and network switches.

Responsibilities include setting up interlocks with third-party equipment, integrating automation peripherals (labellers, checkweighers, barcode readers, vision cameras), interpreting and supervising electrical schematics, coordinating contractors, starting up and commissioning projects at customer sites, documenting equipment and projects, training operators and supervisors, and servicing existing equipment by identifying errors, determining root causes, and implementing preventive actions.

Candidates should have a relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent in fields such as Automation, Industrial, Electronics, Industrial and Automatic, or Computer Science. They should possess knowledge of PLC programming (codesys, ladder language), experience in a similar role, and a customer-focused orientation.

Desirable skills include C++ programming, JavaScript, servomotor, robotics, and automation. Must be a flexible and cooperative team player.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.