Applications Engineer - Plc And Scada

Key Appointments; Ledston; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Appointments is recruiting for an Applications and Projects Engineer in Horsforth, Leeds. The role involves PLC programming, SCADA system design, panel building, and instrument configuration, with hands-on electrical work and PC building.

You will assess specifications, select equipment, and manage costs and schedules to deliver tailored automation projects. The position requires practical problem solving, initiative, and a clear interest in automation and control.

Competenze

• Create outline specifications and manage costs and timelines.
• Design, build, program and commission systems.
• Visit client sites to implement the systems and train clients.
• Support clients with maintenance and system upgrades.
• Experience with AutoCAD is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Creating outline specifications, selecting equipment and costs/times.
• Involved with designing, building, programming and commissioning systems.
• Visiting client sites to implement systems and training clients.
• Supporting clients with ongoing maintenance and system upgrades.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Interest in automation

Formazione

HNC in related degree

Strumenti

AutoCAD

PLC programming

SCADA packages

SQL databases

Descrizione del lavoro

APPLICATIONS and PROJECTS ENGINEER | Horsforth, Leeds

Salary negotiable, depending on experience

Want to be in control of your own projects - a chance to really make your mark?

In this Applications and Projects Engineer role, you\'ll play a key role getting involved with PLC programming, building PCs, configuring instruments, producing electrical drawings, building panels and of course designing and configuring SCADA systems.

Working for a leading independent UK supplier of process instrumentation, providing everything from process and temperature controls to data loggers, transmitters, signal conditioners, PLC/SCADA systems and HMI displays.

The company supplies fully configured, tested and documented solutions to customers ranging from small independent businesses to FTSE 100 companies. Through long-standing relationships with manufacturers worldwide, it delivers high-quality products and cost-effective solutions tailored to each customer\'s requirements.

This is a varied, interesting and challenging role so you will thrive in this environment if you are enthusiastic and have key ideas to bring to the melting pot.

The Applications and projects Engineer role involves;

• Creating outline specifications, selecting the right equipment and methodology to use, as well as responsibility for costs and times
• Involved with designing, building, programming and commissioning systems
• Visiting client sites to implement the systems as well as training the clients
• Supporting clients with ongoing maintenance and system upgrades

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Equally at home with screwdrivers, drills, hard drives and software packages
• You will probably have a least a HNC in a related degree, e.g. physics, chemical / mechanical / electrical / electronic / control /software engineering.
• A keen problem solver with a logical approach.
• Interest in automation, control, measurement and sensing.
• Experience of a commercial drawing package such as AutoCAD
• Real attention to detail and thirst for knowledge.
• Initiative to work alone, coming up with and implementing new ideas.

Knowledge or experience of some of the following;

• SCADA packages
• PLC programming
• Modbus over RS485 and TCP/IP
• Access/SQL databases
• Electrical control circuits

Experience would be an advantage for this role but newly / lower qualified applicants will be seriously considered if they can demonstrate the attitude and aptitude required.