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This company specialises in Special Purpose Machinery, working within the Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, and Chemical sector. They are now looking for a Automation Engineer to join their growing team.

Job Responsibilities:

* Writing PLC and HMI code from scratch or based on previous code.

* Update and de-bug existing machine software.

* Work with the other control systems team members in creating and maintaining a “modular” software approach.

* Liaise with the electrical design engineers to ensure that best practice control systems are utilised.

* Provide technical support to customers as and when required by email, phone etc.

* Conduct site visits to assist with commissioning, fault finding etc.

* Complete in-house documentation as part of All-Fill’s commitment to quality such as test plans, validation documents etc.

* Effectively liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.

* This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as you maybe require to undertake various duties as reasonably requested by your manager and/or the company.

Experience Required:

* A recognised qualification in Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering i.e. BTEC HNC etc.

* Electrical engineering background.

* 5+ years experience in programming special purpose machinery to customer requirements.

* 5+ years using Siemens TIA Portal, Win CC and STEP 7 programming tools.

* 5+ years using Rockwell Factory Talk and RS Logix programming tools.

* Experience of programming Siemens S7 controllers, Siemens TP HMI’s.

* Experience of programming Rockwell CompactLogix, PanelView HMI’s.

* Experience of programming safety PLC’s; Siemens, Rockwell, Pilz etc.

* Experience using Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, RS232/RS485 communications

* Experience setting up and commissioning servo systems for Siemens and Rockwell systems.

* A recognised qualification in Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering i.e. BTEC HNC etc.

* Electrical engineering background.

* Must hold a valid passport.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Able to use own initiative.

* Ability to work to tight deadlines.

* Prepared to travel to customer/suppliers in the UK and overseas for service, installations and inspections