Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Sunbury Common
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Senior Industrial Automation, Mechatronic & Control Systems Engineer – Surrey.
A Senior Engineer with a background involving automation systems, electro-mechanical products and complex control systems and who also has strong 3D CAD skills, will join a Globally respected name in the renewable energy industry.

As a key member of the automation team, the successful Senior Engineer for Mechatronics & Industrial Automation will design machines such as robots, actuators and conveyors; design electrical and pneumatic control systems as well as managing automation projects and providing technical assistance to other engineers.

Skills and experience for the Senior Industrial Automation / Mechatronics Engineer should include:

  • Degree qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • 4+ years industrial experience in the design of electro-mechanical products or machines.

  • Solid 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks ideal).

  • A good understanding of pneumatic and electrical control systems.

  • Writing software for PLC controls systems.

  • What would also be great to see is experience using Allen Bradley RS Logix/Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View; programming Mitsubishi SCARA robots, programming Fanuc 6 axis robots.

    The ideal Senior Mechatronics & Industrial Automation Engineer will be a quality focused individual with excellent analytical skills who has the capability to understand end-user requirements.

    Salary details on application. Generous benefits package offered including a 9% non-contributory Pension, Private Healthcare and the choice of working one day from home per week or taking 3 extra days holiday per year.

    You must have full eligibility to work in the UK

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