Automation Experts Ltd – www.automationexperts.co.uk

Immediate Job Opportunity

Senior Control & Automation Engineer

South West

Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Annual Bonus

£40-45k

Ref SJH20574

This company specialises in the manufacture of hi-tech special purpose machines, supplying to a wide range of industries in particular manufacturers of automotive and aerospace. The products are manufactured in Bristol and are distributed worldwide, with main markets being the UK, Europe, USA, China and Mexico.

Part of a group with 37 worldwide locations and employing 1500+ people throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in programming Rockwell and Siemens products using Studio and TIA Portal. Having experience with servo and VFD motion control will be a distinct advantage. You will be responsible for taking a project from initial handover, through development, machine implementation and factory acceptance test to onsite commission.

You will be expected to deliver projects on time so the ability to organise your tasks and time is essential. You will need to be self-motivated, be able to work under pressure, with a hands-on approach to configure machine devices and debug machine faults.

Some mechanical experience or understanding will be advantageous.

They in multiskilled teams, supporting team members through the project process, so a team player is a must, having excellent communication skills with team members and customers

Due to the markets they sell to the successful candidate will have to liaise with people from different cultural and working practices.

The position is predominantly based in Bristol however travel within the UK and abroad will be required. Out of hours support is also a requirement of the role but is generally infrequent.

General Overview of Responsibilities

PLC programming in Studio or TIA Portal

HMI development in Factory Talk or TIA

On time delivery of project controls

Project management support

Work with customers as required & reporting

Ensure processes are followed & recommend improvements, then support their implementation

Testing & debugging, fault finding

Commissioning of machinery

Robot/automated handling/systems integration & programming

Participate in risk assessments

Develop technical solutions to meet agreed project requirements

Take a structured approach to justifying key engineering decisions

Providing technical support in & out of normal working hours

Working abroad as required – USA, Mexico & China (c8 weeks per year)

The ideal candidate will have PLC & HMI programming including motion control in Rockwell and Siemens – minimum 5 years full experience in at least one.

Benefits include: Annual discretionary performance-based bonus, PMI after qualifying period and

Company Pension Scheme - 4% company pension contribution after 3 months service

For further information call Sharon Hill on 01902212000 or 07764208419. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to Sharon.Hill@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number.