PLC Automation & Maintenance Engineer

Joinimagine

Stoke-on-Trent

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dematic is seeking a PLC Automation & Maintenance Engineer to join its team in the UK. The role focuses on providing technical support, fault resolution, and maintenance of automated equipment within the Dematic contract scope at customer sites.

Candidates should have strong PLC and electrical knowledge, experience with Siemens PLCs, inverter drives, barcode scanners, and Profinet/Profibus networks, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

HNC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
IOSH working safely (desirable).
Advanced knowledge of electrical controls system experience including inverter drives, barcode scanning equipment, Profibus / Profinet / ASi-bus / ASi-Safe / Ethernet etc.
Advanced PLC knowledge required (Siemens preferred).
PC, database, comms networks knowledge (preferred).
Warehouse Control System / Warehouse Management System knowledge (preferred).
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.
A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
Advanced fault finding ability and aptitude.
Working at height experience and willingness.
Previous experience of working with various conveyor/automation systems.
Excellent level of PC literacy.
Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry.
Have a continuous improvement mentality.

Responsibilities

Providing technical support alongside the shift teams.
Providing robust corrective and preventative fault resolution.
To maintain, repair and support the equipment detailed within the agreed Dematic scope of contract on the Customer's site.
Primarily ensuring delivery to both Dematic and the Customer’s expectations with the aim of achieving KPI targets at all times.
Undertake AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals.
To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices.
Advanced diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs.
Prioritise system faults.
Compliance with Health & Safety legislation at all times.
Ensure quality of output at all times.
To accurately record all work undertaken.
Involvement in continuous improvement and enhancement opportunities.
Maintain product flow at all times.
Ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels.
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations.
Adherence to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company.
Fully interact with the customer in day to day activities.
Monitor and steer third party support contracts to ensure delivery of key service KPI’s.
Be a path of escalation and control during breakdown situations.