Technical Support Engineer (PLC / Ladder Logic)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing company is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide expertise in PLC code and assist global Service Engineers. This office-based role offers autonomy in a hybrid work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong PLC skills and the ability to debug complex issues across special purpose machinery.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Bonus

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in reading and modifying PLC code.
• Background in engineering or a related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Service Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and debug PLC issues for special purpose machinery.
• Liaise with global Service Engineers and 3rd parties.
• Provide customer support and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC code modification

Debugging

TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Tools

TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Job description

Technical Support Engineer (PLC / Ladder Logic)

£45,000 - £50,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Hybrid + Bonus + Company Benefits
Altrincham

Are you an Engineer who can read and modify PLC code looking for an off-the-tools, office-based role where you will be recognised as the leading technical expert within a renowned manufacturer?

Are you looking for full autonomy to manage your workload and the chance to impart your PLC knowledge across a reputable business who are leaders in their niche?

In this varied role you will be debugging and problem solving on software, then liaising with 3rd parties to fix issues within special purpose machinery. Using primarily TIA Portal, Siemens S7 and Ladder Logic, you will be providing customer support and assisting Service Engineers globally, with occasional travel to sites as needed.

Founded 40 years ago, this design and manufacturing company are investing heavily into the future and pushing to become leaders in their niche market, exporting their machinery globally. Taking pride in their development of Engineers, they boast excellent retention rates and best in class training opportunities.

This role would suit someone with a background in PLCs, looking for an office-based role where they will be the go-to expert in a long-standing business, problem solving issues across the globe.

The Role

• Identifying issues and debugging PLCs for special purpose machinery
• Using TIA Portal, Siemens S7 and Ladder Logic
• Liaising with global Service Engineers and 3rd parties
• Office based, 1 day from home, some travel to customer sites
• Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:20pm, finish at 3:20pm on Friday

The Person

• Service/Maintenance/Applications Engineer or similar
• Able to read and modify PLC code
• Looking for a primarily office-based role
• Reference Number: BBBH

Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Machinery, Production, Manufacture, PLC, Controls, Control, Logic, Software, Code, Siemens Manchester, Stockport

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.