Automation Service Engineer EICA

Job Title:Electrical Automation Service Engineer EICA

Job Location: Remote

Job type: Permanent

Belcan workforce solutions is looking for Automation Service Engineer (EICA) to join our Engineering and Industrial client.

Role

Automation Service Engineer (EICA Electrical Instrumentation Controls Automation) role is home based/remote working responsible for providing a rota basis, 24/7 remote and onsite support to a multi-industry client base.

Main Responsibilities

• As an Automation service engineer you will Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems
• You will connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients PC / PLC / SCADA applications and while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications - generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field
• Complete PC health checks, replace hard drives, backup and restore applications
• To survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regards risk and upgrade paths.
• Be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify and rectify coding issues.
• Support the sales team with technical solutions and estimates by selection & specifying of PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software
• Observe production sequences in order to provide suggested improvements to reduce rates of failure and increase productivity as well as providing root causes of failures and repairs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Automation Service Engineer (EICA Electrical Instrumentation Controls Automation) will have degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline and / or completed an engineering apprenticeship
• Previously worked within a commissioning role and / or maintenance role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi .
• Understanding of electrical systems and have experience on Siemens, Rockwell, Omron - multiple PLC systems.
• A self-starter and strong team player, flexible and able to work without close supervision.
• Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health, providing recommendations
• Be able to attain security clearance such as SC and CTC

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands
• Training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety
• Access to business resource groups
• Training on our company values
• Allowance for company vehicle

What's next?

The list of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive. Please send your CV and contact me straight away if this role sounds like it could be your next career move and I will tell you all about it.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.