Automation Technician

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to join their Electrical and Automation department. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects, including international travel. You will be responsible for designing and programming PLC-based control systems, working closely with electricians and panel builders to ensure seamless integration of equipment. If you have a strong background in electrical engineering and a passion for automation, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in a well-respected company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in designing PLC-based electrical control systems.
• Understanding of electrical drawings and control panel specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and build control systems with electricians and panel builders.
• Program and commission machines both in-house and on-site.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical drawings understanding

Control panel design

Fault finding

Integration of vision systems

Education

Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Touchscreens

Servo motors

Inverter drives

Job description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Laindon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward-thinking Automation Technician to work in the Electrical and Automation department. This is a full-time and permanent position working for a very well-established company. Very interesting and varied role, might require international travel.

Salary: DOE

Pension scheme and other generous benefits

Automation Technician job specification:

1. Good understanding of electrical drawings.
2. Control panel specification/design.
3. PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems.
4. Experience in the pharma industry and/or explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable.
5. The role also involves working with electricians and panel builders to design and build the control system and then program and commission the machines at our factory and on-site.

Automation Technician Essential Experience:

1. Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g., apprenticeship).
2. Designing PLC-based electrical control systems from design specifications.
3. Programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety configurable relay systems.
4. Configuring remote I/O, servo motor, and inverter drives.
5. Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems.
6. Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems.
7. Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites.
8. A certain amount of travel is required to support our worldwide customer base.

If you have the required experience and you are ready for your next challenge, please contact Aleksandra at Premier Recruitment Group.