Lead Automation Engineer PLC/SCADA, Commissioning

Energy Jobline CVL; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL Basildon is seeking an automation engineering professional to lead development and delivery of automation and control systems. You will work with electrical engineers to shape control philosophies and architectures, and you will specify, develop and test PLC/HMI/SCADA software for industrial machinery.

The role covers FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning activities both in-house and on customer sites. A strong background in Siemens tools and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent in Automation/Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI/SCADA development, preferably Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
• Good understanding of industrial networks, drives, motion control, safety systems, instrumentation
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards & regulations
• Experience programming PLC/HMI/SCADA in machine-building/manufacturing
• Proven design, development, and commissioning of automation & control systems

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of automation and control systems from concept through commissioning and handover
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers on machine control philosophies and architectures
• Specify, develop, test, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, safety, motion, and vision software
• Produce technical documentation including specs, philosophies, software docs, and FAT/SAT records
• Support FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning at in-house and customer sites

Skills

Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Mechatronics

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Sick Safety

Tatsoft

Education

HNC/HND

Degree

Apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Sick Safety

Tatsoft

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL Basildon is seeking an automation engineering professional to lead development and delivery of automation and control systems. You will work with electrical engineers to shape control philosophies and architectures, and you will specify, develop and test PLC/HMI/SCADA software for industrial machinery.

The role covers FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning activities both in-house and on customer sites. A strong background in Siemens tools and safety standards is essential.