Automation Engineer

Hays; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking an Automation Engineer for their Basildon facility. You will design and implement control systems while collaborating with other engineers to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and expertise in PLC systems. Enjoy flexible working hours in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of PLCs and control panels.
• Ability to read electrical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designing PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems.
• Fault-finding and commissioning systems at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Education

Qualified electrical apprentice

Job description

Basildon
Salary-Negotiable DOE
Monday-Friday with Flexitime hours

The company:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team.

As an Automation Engineer, you will work alongside the electricians and panel builders to assist in the design and build of the control systems and associated machinery. In addition, you will be involved in the designing of PLC-based electrical control systems from design specifications, programming PLC-configurable relay systems, as well as carrying out fault-finding on electrical control systems, PLC and hardwired systems.
Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Designing PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems
• Commissioning, support and carrying out service work at customer sites.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience and understanding of PLC'S and control panels.
• Ability to read and work to electrical engineering drawings and specifications
• Qualified electrical apprentice or similar
• Ability to work in a team situation or alone.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Basildon
Salary-Negotiable DOE
Monday-Friday with Flexitime hours

The company:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team.

As an Automation Engineer, you will work alongside the electricians and panel builders to assist in the design and build of the control systems and associated machinery. In addition, you will be involved in the designing of PLC-based electrical control systems from design specifications, programming PLC-configurable relay systems, as well as carrying out fault-finding on electrical control systems, PLC and hardwired systems.
Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Designing PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems
• Fault-finding electrical control systems, PLC systems etc.
• Commissioning, support and carrying out service work at customer sites.

This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience and understanding of PLC'S and control panels.
• Ability to read and work to electrical engineering drawings and specifications
• Qualified electrical apprentice or similar
• Ability to work in a team situation or alone.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience and understanding of PLC'S and control panels.
Working to electrical drawings and specifications
Qualified electrical apprentice or similar
Ability to work in a team situation or alone.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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