Automation Engineer

Trant Engineering Ltd; Hounsdown; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team in Southampton. The successful candidate will handle site surveys, equipment selection, and control system documentation while working with various PLC and SCADA systems. Offering a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, and hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday

Company car or allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Automation/Controls Engineer.
• Ability to perform onsite fault finding and modifications.
• Client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-contract site surveys.
• Select and purchase equipment.
• Define control system documentation.
• Create risk assessments and method statements.
• Configure and program multiple PLC and SCADA systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Hands-on electrical skills

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Schneider

Mitsubishi

Job description

Overview

AUTOMATION ENGINEER – SOUTHAMPTON

Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join our talented Engineering team at Head Office in Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Site Surveys
• Equipment Selection and Purchasing
• Definition of control system documentation (FDS, SDS, FAT, SAT)
• Creation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Site Progress Reports and other paperwork
• Configuration and programming of multiple PLC, HMI, SCADA and telemetry systems including:
• Siemens (S7, WinCC etc)
• Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, Panelview etc)
• Schneider (M340, Magelis, Talus4e, Intouch, ClearSCADA etc)
• Mitsubishi (A, FX and Q range, Mitsubishi HMIs (Beijer))

Note: The above bullets reflect responsibilities as described.

Skills / Background

• A relevant degree or by experience
• A background of working as an Automation/Controls Engineer
• Client facing with excellent interpersonal skills
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Hands-on electrical skills/qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Either relevant engineering qualification or by experience
• Onsite Fault Finding and Modification of Electrical Control Systems desirable but not essential
• Experience of telemetry outstations such as the Serck PX24, Schneider Talus T4e & Seprol S2000 would be desirable, but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working (based on a core-hours system)
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• 1 x professional membership paid annually
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme

About us

Te-Tech Process Solutions Ltd is part of the Trant Engineering Group. We are a product and process technology provider, providing water and wastewater treatment solutions to municipal, commercial, and industrial clients within the UK and international markets. We design, custom build and install a wide range of high-quality control panels, motor control centres (MCC's) and automation systems, offering conventional, intelligent, and withdrawable systems with outstanding reliability and functionality.

We offer a full range of multi discipline engineering services including design, procurement, installation, project delivery and commissioning. Advanced technology and innovation are at the core of our business, enabling us to provide high quality, efficient solutions to our clients.

Te-Tech Process Solutions Ltd is the newest company within the Trant Engineering Group, established in 2021 and with our continued work and predicted growth, it\'s an excellent time to join the business and to be part of growing something innovative and exciting.

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age