Automation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international business is looking to launch a software house in the UK and requires a Lead Automation Engineer to drive this initiative. The role involves designing control systems, leading teams, and developing client relationships in the FMCG sector. This home-based role expects candidates to have extensive automation experience and the flexibility for international travel.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Overseas travel allowances

Paid overtime/TOIL

Pension plan

Potential car allowance post-probation

Qualifications

• Essential experience with batch process automation, specifically PCS7 or PlantPax.
• Strong programming expertise in Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA.
• Ability to develop technical documentation aligned with IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and program automation control systems for various industries.
• Lead engineering teams and manage relationships with clients.
• Conduct installation and commissioning of control systems.

Skills

Industrial automation systems

PLC Control Systems

Siemens PLC's/HMI/SCADA

Programming PCS7 or PlantPax

Safety systems

Communication protocols (Profibus, ProfiNet, Modbus)

Building and troubleshooting networks

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Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.

PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process

Automation Business Lead

Option for car allowance post-probation

Salary is Negotiable with Experience & Bonus Structure

Options for Lower Base with Higher Bonus OR Higher Base with Lower Bonus

Bonus is Uncapped - expect to earn c£150k+

Home based - South West/West Midlands/North West

Office will be agreed on dependent on candidate location

Ref: 22345

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer who is ready to take on the challenge of launching an established business into the UK. You will begin as the sole UK based Engineer with EU & International support, developing software for blue-chip customers in the FMCG sector alongside actively developing the business.

Automation Business Lead - The Role:

• Design and program automation control system hardware and software which use Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA
• Develop technical documentation for control systems which may include functional safety, FEED studies, specification documents, high level and detailed design, test documents, and operations manuals
• Engage with clients to understand technical needs and develop successful working relationships
• Carry out installation and commissioning activities
• Lead teams of workers, including other engineers and technicians
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at overseas project sites

Automation Business Lead - The Person:

• Solid experience working with industrial automation systems
• Experience in design and implementation of PLC Control Systems for variety of industry sectors (Food and beverage & Personal care).
• Extensive knowledge of Siemens PLC's/HMI/SCADA specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500.
• Strong ability to program EITHER PCS7 OR PlantPax for batch process systems
• Safety systems including safety relays and safety PLCs.
• Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet and Modbus communication protocols
• Experience with building and troubleshooting LAN and WAN networks
• Software specification and design in accordance with IEC 61508 / IEC 6151
• Ability to develop technical documentation such as FDS, FAT/SAT, O&Ms
• Good experience with whole project life cycle, from design, coding, testing, installation and on-site commissioning

We are keen to hear from candidates with contacts in the sector, with any sales and/or team management ability. This role is an excellent opportunity to play an active role in shaping an established business as they continue their success in the UK market.

Experience of batch process automation alongside either PCS7 OR PlantPax is ESSENTIAL to be considered for this key role. You will join a €200M t/o business whose success has been down to their ability to provide turnkey solutions for their customers, winning new business on word of mouth alone.

The role will begin as a home based position, with plans for a physical office within and around either the South West, the West of the West Midlands or the North West. We are seeking an Engineer who is either already within the area, or would relocate locally in the near future. Location will be settled upon depending on where the Lead Engineer resides. You must be flexible for c20-30% international travel as projects require. You must also be flexible to travel to the EU & China initially for training.

Once settled into the role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment and training of additional Control Engineers to build your own team. This is a highly successful and rapidly growing business.

We are very keen to talk to Engineers who have good contacts within the UK FMCG marketplace.

Performance related bonus, overseas travel allowances, paid overtime/TOIL (flex on applicant's needs) and pension are all provided. Potential for additional car allowance post-probation.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122547