Site Automation & PLC Controls Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Site Automation Engineer to oversee automation and electrical systems on a major manufacturing site in Warrington. The role involves developing and maintaining software for diverse systems, training personnel, and ensuring equipment efficiency and safety. Candidates should hold a relevant electrical engineering qualification and possess experience with PLC systems and automation engineering. Competitive salary of circa £59,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Matched pension up to 12%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process or high-speed production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.
• Time served as an Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, documentation, test, and maintenance of software for various systems.
• Training and advising Engineers and Operators as required.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of complex machine faults to reduce downtime.

Skills

PLC programming skills

Problem-solving

Root-cause analysis

Knowledge of servo drives

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND level) or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

HMI software

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a Site Automation Engineer to oversee automation and electrical systems on a major manufacturing site in Warrington. The role involves developing and maintaining software for diverse systems, training personnel, and ensuring equipment efficiency and safety. Candidates should hold a relevant electrical engineering qualification and possess experience with PLC systems and automation engineering. Competitive salary of circa £59,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.