PLC Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic equipment manufacturer is seeking a PLC Automation Engineer to provide hands-on support within the pharmaceutical sector. The role, based remotely, includes troubleshooting, system upgrades, and client interactions. With competitive compensation and a focus on employee growth, this is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Annual Pay Reviews

£700pa Vacation Allowance

Company Car

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs like Siemens and Rockwell.
• Fluent in English, with a valid UK driving license.
• Experience in cleanroom or sterile environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support on client sites and remotely.
• Conduct corrective maintenance on Rockwell ControlLogix and Scada systems.
• Complete service visit reports and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Logical Approach

Communication

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Job Description

PLC Automation Engineer

Do you enjoy the practical hands-on elements of automation engineering and have the desire to work on industry-leading, highly complex equipment?

Ready for your calling? This specialist equipment manufacturer is searching for a well-rounded PLC Automation Engineer to join their team.

Why This Company?

This leading automation equipment manufacturer has grown 20% over the past 12 months and in line with the acquisition of new customers and market demand for their equipment they have ambitious plans to expand their support function.

Operating in rapidly expanding markets such as pharmaceuticals and recognised for offering some of the industry’s most advanced equipment, they pride themselves on their detailed attention to customer needs and dedication to the highest standards of performance and quality.

Rewards & Benefits

• £45K - £60K Basic Salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual Pay Reviews
• £15K Overtime (paid at 1.5x / 2x)
• £700pa Vacation Allowance
• Company Car (with private use allowed)
• Travel Expenses
• 4 x Death in service
• Private Healthcare
• Sick Pay
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

About The Role

As a PLC Automation Engineer, you will work from a home office and be responsible for:

• Supporting clients within the UK & Ireland.
• Spending 20-30% of your time on customer sites (pharmaceutical manufacturers across your territory) with the rest of your time providing automation and troubleshooting support via phone and remote access.
• Corrective maintenance and disaster recovery on Rockwell ControlLogix and Scada Systems.
• System configuration and automation upgrades and amends.
• Operating in a methodical approach to troubleshoot electrical and automation machine failures.
• Completing service visit reports.
• Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

About You

The successful candidate will be based in the UK and possess at least 2 years' experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs such as Siemens, Rockwell etc.

Candidates must speak fluent English, hold a valid local driving license and the rights to work. My client doesn’t offer sponsorship.

You must be comfortable with travel and nights away when needed.

A degree level education is beneficial, but not essential, as is experience working in a cleanroom or sterile environment.

It is, however, essential you have a logical and methodical approach to finding faults and be comfortable with PLC troubleshooting and programming.

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Interested in this role? Here’s what happens next…

Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you,

Team Mase.

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Job Ref: 159-8125-LI

PLC Automation Engineer

Location: Based anywhere in England - commutable distance of an international airport.

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