Electrical PLC Engineer
Interaction Recruitment Group
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Job summary
Interaction Engineering is seeking an Electrical PLC Engineer to join its engineering and manufacturing team. You will install, program, commission, fault-find and maintain PLC-controlled systems.
Key duties include programming PLCs, diagnostics, installation and commissioning of industrial machinery, and ensuring safety and high standards in all work while supporting automation projects.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in PLC programming and electrical engineering.
- Strong industrial electrical fault-finding experience.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
- Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron.
Responsibilities
- Programming and modifying PLC control systems
- Electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
- Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery
- Working with control panels, sensors, motors, drives and automation equipment
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
- Identifying and resolving electrical and PLC faults
- Testing and commissioning automated equipment
- Supporting continuous improvement and automation projects
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
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Job description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical PLC Engineer to join our client's engineering and manufacturing team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, programming, commissioning, fault-finding and maintenance of electrical control systems and PLC-controlled machinery.
Programming and modifying PLC control systems
Electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery
Working with control panels, sensors, motors, drives and automation equipment
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
Identifying and resolving electrical and PLC faults
Testing and commissioning automated equipment
Supporting continuous improvement and automation projects
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
Proven experience in PLC programming and electrical engineering
Strong industrial electrical fault-finding experience
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron
Knowledge of inverters, servo drives, sensors and control systems
Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Good problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Relevant electrical engineering qualifications are desirable
Competitive salary/rate
Overtime available
Day shifts available
Long-term work with an established company
Opportunities for progression and development
Immediate start available for the right candidate
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