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This new position provides an excellent opportunity to work with a leading systems integration specialist and positively impact their business and in return offering continued personal development.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will report to the Design & Technical Manager and will lead on the authoring and deployment of software controls for industrial automation systems as well as deliver effective modifications to existing systems. This will involve working across the full project lifecycle from developing in-house programming services through testing to site commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

* Programming of PLC's using Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) platforms

* Testing and debugging automation system controls

* Analysing electrical drawings and schematics to ensure effective system integration

* Provide technical support and guidance to clients during installation, commissioning, and operational phases of projects

* Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS)

* Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders

* Complete assigned tasks to schedule and report any issues or variations

* Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties

* Present to work in line with the Company brand values

The Candidate

The successful candidate should have a proven industrial automation background, preferably with experience covering a range of industry sectors including Food & Drink, Water treatment and Distribution applications. You should have experience of working across both technical and commercial aspects with multiple projects and will have successfully navigated through any complexities involving testing and commissioning.

Requirements

* BTEC, HNC or Diploma in Software Engineering or evidence of an equivalent 'time served' engineering qualifications

* Certifications in PLC programming, HMI development, Scada development

* +5-Years’ experience in software authoring in similar industrial sectors

* Proficiency with P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment

* Knowledge of the implementation of IEC 61131 with understanding of “S88 Batch” and “State Machine” methodology

* Knowledge of other PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram) and familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus).

* Proficient IT skills and experience in using MS Power Automate, MS VBA and cloud technology API’s

* Good organisational skills

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* A team player and customer focused

* UK Driving Licence

** Please note that candidates must have full eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available