Automation & Controls Engineer
Hernshead Recruitment
About this position:
My client is currently looking for a Controls & Automation Engineer on a permanent basis to help with the completion of current and on going projects. They are looking for a candidate with PLC and SCADA Programming experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
- Design, implement & maintain PLC, HMI Software & SCADA systems.
- Direct and co-ordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
- Observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
- Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
- Investigate customer complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures.
- IQ / OQ support on site. (Occasional)
Experience Required
- Software Engineering Degree or equivalent
- WinCC and SCADA systems
- TIA Portal, Ladder Logic
- PLC & HMI
- Siemens S7
- Scripts (VB/C etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation skills
- Excellent IT skills including MS Office
- Ability to work as part of a team