Senior Automation Controls Engineer: Motion and PLC Expert

Abbott

Witney

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Canteen
Flexible benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Operations Group at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site. You will work on motion control systems, interpret PLC codes, debug issues, and drive continuous improvement with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.

The role requires automation project experience and a solid track record in fault finding and modifying PLC/HMI/Motion Control, with an engineering qualification (HNC or higher) or a recognised apprenticeship.

Qualifications

  • Experience working on automation projects.
  • Proven track record fault finding and modification to PLC, HMI and Motion Control.
  • Experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000 is essential.
  • Exposure to Oracle database is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Provide innovative solutions for motion control equipment and automation problems.
  • Interpret PLC codes, debug issues, and support continuous improvement activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective control system solutions.

Skills

Automation experience
Fault finding
PLC troubleshooting
HMI/Motion control
Time management

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering
Engineering apprenticeship considered

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal
Allen Bradley Studio 5000
Oracle database (advantage)

Job description

Abbott in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Operations Group at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site. You will work on motion control systems, interpret PLC codes, debug issues, and drive continuous improvement with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.

The role requires automation project experience and a solid track record in fault finding and modifying PLC/HMI/Motion Control, with an engineering qualification (HNC or higher) or a recognised apprenticeship.

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