Automation Technician

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.