Senior Automation & PLC Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in precision metrology and inspection systems is seeking a Senior Automation & PLC Engineer in Colchester. This role offers an exciting chance to work on advanced X-Ray inspection products, requiring hands-on PLC application development and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automation, PLC development, and be ready for an onsite commitment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience implementing automated electromechanical systems.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining PLC application code using Codesys.
• Experience with PLC fieldbus technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, integration, and testing of PLC hardware for advanced X-Ray inspection products.
• Commit to onsite working model, required onsite 5 days a week.
• Conduct regular travel within the UK and the EU.

Skills

PLC application code development

Automation experience

Integration of sensors and actuators

Experience with EtherCAT

Tools

Codesys

Job description

Job Description

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy.

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Automation & PLC Engineer has arisen with a global leader in precision metrology and inspection systems, based in Colchester.

This is an excellent chance for a Senior Automation & PLC Engineer, leading the specification, integration, and testing of PLC hardware for advanced X-Ray inspection products. The role combines hands-on PLC application development in Codesys with cross-functional collaboration alongside mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

You will commit to an onsite working model, required onsite 5 days a week. Regular travel will also be required within the UK and the EU.

Experience for the Senior Automation & PLC Engineer includes:

• Development and maintenance of PLC application code using Codesys
• Integration of sensors, actuators, and motion control components
• Experience with PLC fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT
• 5+ years’ experience implementing automated electromechanical systems

If you are a Senior Automation & PLC Engineer seeking a new challenge within a highly innovative company, then please apply today to learn more.