Automation Engineer

Jenrick Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering manufacturer in Bedford is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to improve existing products and develop new ones. This role entails traveling to customer sites for automation issue resolution. Applicants should have a strong background in PLC/HMI control systems and knowledge of programming languages like Python and C++. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to product development in a growing company with diverse engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Background in PLC / HMI control systems.
• Experience with automated or special purpose machinery.
• Solid understanding of programming languages like Python, C++, and JavaScript.
• Ability to write code from scratch.
• Experience with Motion Control and Servo Drive Applications.
• Previous experience with embedded code is helpful but not essential.
• Valid Passport and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work on improving existing product ranges and developing new products.
• Travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas to resolve automation issues.

Skills

PLC / HMI control systems

Siemens S7

Rockwell ControlLogix

Allen-Bradley Kinetics Motion Control

Python

C++

JavaScript

Motion Control

Servo Drive Applications

Job description

Overview

Automation Engineer

Based in Bedford

We are an established Bedfordshire-based manufacturer of special purpose machines to household names across the globe and serving a wide range of industries is expanding our in-house engineering team.

Due to a sustained period of growth we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our business.

Based at our recently refurbished site on the outskirts of Bedford (within easy reach of the A6 and A421 and free on-site parking) with an early finish on Fridays, you will work on both improving our existing product ranges and the development of new products.

In addition, occasionally (approximately 4 to 5 times a year) you will travel both in the UK and Overseas to customer sites to resolve any automation issues regarding commissioning, installation and trouble shooting.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are continuing to expand product ranges, integrating technological advancements, and our development of bespoke solutions to meet specific customer needs means that your work will be interesting and varied.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can take the function forward and embrace the opportunity to directly contribute to NPD and NPI of one of Bedford's most highly respected manufacturers.

We invite applications from Controls and Automation Engineers with the following attributes:

• A background of PLC / HMI control systems incorporating at least one of the following:
  • Siemens S7
  • Rockwell ControlLogix
  • Allen-Bradley Kinetics Motion Control
• Previous working experience of automated or special purpose machinery
• Solid understanding of languages such as Python, C++, and JavaScript
• Ability to write code from scratch
• Experience with Motion Control and Servo Drive Applications would be highly desirable
• Previous experience of embedded code will be helpful but not essential
• Valid Passport and Full driving licence

More information available upon application.