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Service Engineer

Up to 42k base salary – paid door to door – overtime available also, will be working away sometimes up to 60% within the UK / rest of time local customer sites.

My client specialises in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all aspects of logistic, line control and handling equipment within the manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. We continually improve our designs to create an abundance of tailormade and innovative solutions for our customers in the Food & Beverage, Healthcare and Homecare markets. Ensuring that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in our UK office.

Job Description:

Under the leadership of our Directors and in collaboration with our Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineers, you will have the following important responsibilities including:

- Fault finding and solving customers problems in mechanical, electrical or software fields

- Performing timely and accurate service inhouse and in customer’s plants, such as installation, commissioning, troubleshooting or repair to equipment

- Installation and removal of Original Equipment Manufacturer machinery and conveyor systems and any other bespoke parts at workshop/onsite – Frequently working alone and unsupervised

- Creative learning in Software applications in Robotics & PLC applications

- Software and program development for the proper installation, maintenance, commissioning and service of specialised line control and handling equipment – Frequently working alone and unsupervised (please refer to the Detailed Job Description below)

- Responsible for projects from concept to completion as requested

- Ability to manage many different jobs at any one time using both yours and Directors judgement to prioritise these jobs

- Supporting other engineers in the build processes within the workshop and onsite

- Manage Company resources through effective and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, phones, and energy

- Installations onsite throughout the UK and Ireland, occasionally throughout Europe

- Must have ability to travel 60% of the time (domestic and foreign) to various unanticipated client sites

Qualifications:

* Higher National Diploma / Certificate or higher degree in Electrical & Electronic Eng, Mechatronic Eng, Electrical Control Eng, Electrical & Computer Eng or Robotics & Automation Eng

* Experience as an Automation Systems Engineer or equivalent

* Experience in PLC programming using Siemens Simatic Step 7 and TIA (Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 is a plus)

* Experience in HMI programming using Siemens / Allen Bradley

* Commissioning experience in FMCG production lines

* Scada programming (Siemens WinCC or Allen Bradley FTView) is a plus

* Flexisoft design software (Sick) or PNOZ configuration software (Pilz) is a plus

* Strong computer skills are required (including Microsoft office and other ‘windows’ packages)

* Have good rapport and communication skills with customers

* Have good project management skills to manage our European installations teams during larger projects

My client offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, career opportunities to learn and develop skills and competitive salary and benefits programs. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in a multinational environment, please reach out.

Detailed Job Description:

* Survey of the job (after quotation is approved)

* Sketch up bracket for required mechanical items

* Ask for electrical drawings and required software backups

* Take picture of existing panel and of the job

* CAD and EPLAN drawings for the job (mechanical and electrical)

* Could be upgrades of previous drawings if not new installation

* Order equipment for electrical and mechanical work as needed

* Build up cabinet and other items and test them in the office

* If new Safety/PLC program is needed, do a first installation program and test the equipment

* Organise RAMS, permits as require and install the equipment as needed (brackets, panels, safety equipment)

* Add electrical containment and pull cables in between panels/machines

* Connect all electrical equipment and test electrical cables if needed

* Pre-commission at customers premises