Automation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Basildon is seeking an Automation Technician for a varied and progressive role within their Electrical and Automation Department. Candidates should possess a strong Electrical Engineering background and experience with PLC programming, control systems, and SCADA systems. The position offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work within the pharmaceutical industry, with exciting responsibilities including design, programming, and fault finding.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharma industry is desirable.
• Understanding of vision systems and ancillary equipment integration.
• Commissioning and service experience at customers' sites.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC based electrical control systems from specifications.
• Program PLC, touchscreen, and safety configurable relay systems.
• Fault find electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical drawings

Control panel specification/design

SCADA systems

Fault finding

Education

Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Automation Technician. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

We are looking to appoint an Automation Technician to work in Electrical and Automation Department.
The role is very varied and requires a good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems. Experience of the pharma industry is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.




• Programming PLC, touchscreen and safety configurable relay systems.




• Configuring remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives




• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.




• Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems




• Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites

The skills and knowledge:

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification




• Good understanding of electrical drawings




• Control panel specification/design




• PLC programming




• SCADA systems

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.