Drives and Automation Service Engineer

Sparkbrook
1 month ago
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Dedicated Automation Service Engineer with solid Drives & PLC background urgently required to join one of the most experienced players in the systems integration market. Working for a company with an excellent reputation for delivering complete turnkey projects to a worldwide client base

Drives & Automation Service Engineer

£40,000 – 45,000, OTE £55k

Van/Car Allowance, Bonus & Pension Scheme, Paid Overtime, Door to Door Travel  

Greater Midlands. Ref: 23528

Drives & Automation Service Engineer - The Role:

Reactive site support on customer automation control applications to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems
24/7 reactive callout support (rostered cover)
Workshop testing of engineered automation Control Systems
Investigation and Repair of components to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems
Accurate marking-up of project schematics and documentation
Assist with the development and delivery of bespoke training courses to meet the customer’s requirements
Support and train colleagues where possible
Assist other engineers with on-site commissioning and service of engineered automation Control Systems
Drives & Automation Service Engineer - The Person:

Knowledge/experience of the following is essential:

Variable speed & servo drives for at least one of the following: Siemens, ABB, Danfoss, Rockwell, CT
PLC experience for Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron products and software
Robot experience would be an advantage

Capable of reading electrical schematic diagrams and PLC software listings
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, other contractors and other commissioning engineers with regard to problems, progress and targets
Flexibility to travel and stay away from home for periods of time with travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas
Ideally, you will be based close to the M5/M6 corridor. Locations could include within or around South Manchester, Chester, Wigan, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry or Worcester.

All travel is covered. Overtime is paid for all hours worked over standard 40 hour week. A company van is provided or car allowance providing the vehicle is fit for purpose. You will also be part of a 1 in 4 call out rota

For further information please contact Sharon Hill

AE1

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