Automation Engineer

at  Prime Appointments

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have previous experience of PLC programming, touchscreens and controls
• Must have a good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specifications and design
• A good understanding of Vision and SCADA systems is also required
• Experience working as an Automation Engineer within the pharmaceutical industry would be advantageous
• Experience of explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable
• Product training will be given on specialist machinery and equipment
• Must be willing to undertake overseas travel on occasion

• Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
• Programming PLC, Touchscreen and Safety Configurable relay systems.
• Configuring Remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
• Fault finding on electrical control systems, PLC’s, and hardwired systems
• Commissioning, support, and service work at customers’ sites