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East Midlands based special purpose machinery manufacturer supporting robotic handling and automation solutions have a new and exciting opportunity for a proven and experienced Electrical Engineer to join their award winning and incredibly stable business.

This is an opportunistic time to join at a stage in your career where you might be at a point to step up and into this kind of coordinating role. as a Senior Electrical Engineer.

This company supports multiple and varied industries from automotive, military, pharmaceuticals to aviation and more UK wide and Globally.

We seen a talented and qualified Electrical Engineer who can oversee and run a small yet productive electrical department of engineers.

You will assist with the technical knowledge of electrical systems for the coordination and manufactire of special purpose machinery with PLC's.

Those with experience as an Electrical Controls Engineer are strongly urged to apply.

In your team there will be Software Engineers / Programmers / Code Writers,Technicians / Fitters and Wireman.

You will not be required to write any code.

The following areas of experience are ideally sought after...

  • Fanuc Robots and 6 axis interfacing experience

  • Interface CC links

  • Mitsubishi PLC's, OMRON, Allen Bradley, Siemens

  • Beckhoff Industrial PC systems

  • Machines and machine systems, building and the development of machines

  • Equipment Standardisation

  • EtherCAT & Profibus

  • Degree Qualified - Electrical / Electronics Engineering

    This rare and seriously career enhancing role can offer an immediate start for the right person; providing you have the right transferable electrical experience and attitude to continually develop and help this business grow technically and remain leaders in their field.

    Please send your updated CV for immediate consideration to Richard Stewart at Robertson Stewart Recruitment (Retained Recruiter)

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