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Automation Service Engineer EICA

Erik og Kriss

West Midlands Combined Authority

Remote

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Service Engineer to provide vital support across various sectors. This remote role involves diagnosing faults, modifying PLC systems, and enhancing automation processes. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safety and innovation, with numerous opportunities for professional development. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, paid holidays, and training opportunities. If you're a proactive self-starter with a passion for electrical engineering and automation, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Training opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Company vehicle allowance

Qualifications

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant discipline.
  • Experience in commissioning and maintenance roles with PLC systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24/7 remote and onsite support to clients across multiple industries.
  • Diagnose faults on automated systems and recommend improvements.

Skills

Fault finding
PLC programming
Remote diagnostics
Team collaboration
Electrical systems understanding

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
HND/HNC in relevant discipline
Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

PLC software applications
SCADA systems
ProfiTrace

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Automation Service Engineer EICA

Job Location: Remote

Job Type: Permanent

Belcan workforce solutions is looking for an Automation Service Engineer (EICA) to join our Engineering and Industrial client.

Role

The Automation Service Engineer (EICA Electrical Instrumentation Controls Automation) role is home-based/remote working responsible for providing a rota basis, 24/7 remote and onsite support to a multi-industry client base.

Main Responsibilities
  • Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems.
  • Connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients' PC / PLC / SCADA applications and, while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications - generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field.
  • Complete PC health checks, replace hard drives, backup and restore applications.
  • Survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regarding risk and upgrade paths.
  • Make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identifying and rectifying coding issues.
  • Support the sales team with technical solutions and estimates by selecting & specifying PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software.
  • Observe production sequences to provide suggested improvements to reduce rates of failure and increase productivity, as well as providing root causes of failures and repairs.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or relevant discipline and/or completed an engineering apprenticeship.
  • Previously worked within a commissioning role and/or maintenance role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types such as Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi.
  • Understanding of electrical systems and experience on Siemens, Rockwell, Omron - multiple PLC systems.
  • A self-starter and strong team player, flexible and able to work without close supervision.
  • Ability to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health, providing recommendations.
  • Ability to attain security clearance such as SC and CTC.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Paid holidays and sick pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, and employee discounts including high street brands.
  • Training opportunities.
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
  • Dedication to safety.
  • Access to business resource groups.
  • Training on our company values.
  • Allowance for company vehicle.
What's Next?

The list of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive. Please send your CV and contact me straight away if this role sounds like it could be your next career move, and I will tell you all about it.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

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