Automation & PLC Maintenance Engineer

Workforce Staffing; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & PLC Technician to join a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will perform fault finding, PLC programming and modifications to optimise equipment reliability and production performance.

The role involves preventive maintenance, TPM activities and collaboration with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve capability.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Electromechanical Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a highly automated industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience or formal certification in PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation faults.
• Manage maintenance activities, records and data through a CMMS system.
• Maintain appropriate levels of critical spare parts, including stock control, availability and obsolescence.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with EHS, quality, regulatory and safety standards.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance work involving external contractors and building facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Data analysis

Education

Electromechanical Engineering / Automation / Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming software

Job description

Workforce Staffing in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & PLC Technician to join a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will perform fault finding, PLC programming and modifications to optimise equipment reliability and production performance.

The role involves preventive maintenance, TPM activities and collaboration with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve capability.