Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer

Hailsham News; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automated packaging machinery is seeking a skilled Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer. This role offers a blend of office-based technical support and fieldwork, ensuring the smooth operation of cutting-edge machinery. You will be instrumental in assisting customers with technical queries, programming electrical components, and supporting machine installations. With a focus on customer service and communication, this position promises a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers competitive earnings along with generous benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Health insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with experience in automated machinery.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support for customers and assist engineers.
• Install and commission control systems on-site.

Skills

PLC Control Skills (Siemens)

PLC Control Skills (Allen Bradley)

Customer Service Skills

Written/Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Electrical Engineer

Tools

HMI Programming

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging machinery and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing office based technical support and field electrical maintenance support. The role is primarily office based with some travel in UK and occasionally overseas.

The Role:

Reporting to the service manager you will be responsible for delivering remote technical support (phone or online) for customers and also for assisting engineers with machine commissioning and installations in the field.

Office based your duties will include but not limited to the following;

• Assist customers and service engineer with remote technical support e.g. electrical modifications, resolve software faults, implement software changes Allen Bradley, Siemens, HMI's
• Programme electrical components sold as spares
• Provide field support - machine installations, commissioning and maintenance.
• Onsite installation and commissioning of control systems
• Support the Field Service Manager in responding to incoming customer service telephone calls, emails
• Identify and promote customer machine modifications and upgrades

Candidate:

You will be a qualified electrical engineer with good plc control skills Siemens, Allen Bradley. Programming beneficial but not essential.

You must have previous experience with installation, maintenance and repair of automated machinery.

You will have excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday 37 hours +OT

Benefits:

Excellent earnings £50K - £53K

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Health insurance

Pension