Automation engineer

Siamo Group are currently recruiting for an experienced lsquo;Automation Engineer rsquo; on behalf of a leading company in the industrial automation field, at a global level. What They do Combining innovative engineering solutions with easy to use, open automation and enabling technologies, this organization helps companies of all sizes ndash; and across a wide range of industrial segments ndash; leverage the full potential of digital manufacturing. The Companies competency stems from 50 years of field proven-experience and a strong presence within every major industrial country. Job Summary Automation Engineer in the site and commissioning organization is responsible to commission and debug the software developed during the engineering phase. The successful candidate will be Reporting to the Commissioning Engineers Manager. Mainly focused on PLC programs, HMI and special application (i.e. inverter) the person in this role will be involved in the project from the power on of the lines through all the customer rsquo;s milestones till fully automatic production. Duties and Responsibilities Main areas of responsibilities are: Focused on Time and Cost Management Commission, debug and test of PLC/HMI/Motion/Vision/Safety system control software at Customer Site Configuration and start-up of all the HW devices: manifolds, inverters, safety devices, access gates, motors at Customer Site Be involved in Handover phase with Engineering. Collaborate to Identify new project risks. Create documentation compliant with customer commissioning standard. Participate in team and project reviews. Coordinate internal and outsourced Software team. Technical link on site between customer and engineering. Track and record update status and variation on the original scope. Guarantee whole system functionalities respecting cycle-time and product quality. Deliver Customer training, and maintenance instructions. Knowledge Skills Coding Motion Control Systems - Lenze Motion Control Systems - Siemens Motion Control Systems - SEW HMI Automation concepts, software and robotic applications Customers production processes Electrical drawings and documentation Integrated technologies Scada systems C SM Technical drawings, specifications and schedules PLC CPU/std - Rockwell PLC CPU/std - Siemens Reliability Analysis General-purpose IT tools In-house internal processes / procedures Technical reports creation Problem solving and decision-making methodology. Proficient in specific customer rsquo;s standard (in case of Platform Organization Matrix) Health Safety Risk management. Knowledge in PLC rsquo;s/HMI including Rockwell (DCP), Siemens TIA and S7, Omron, Mitsubishi and B R Automation Knowledge of SCADA, MES, MIS, Visual Basic, SQL, C++ is preferred. Behavioural Competencies Strong communication skills at all levels. Strong teamwork attitude Available to travel and to assignment abroad Interpersonal soft skill and good relationship with supplier and customer Problem solving implementation of countermeasures. Capable of working in Global matrix organizations. Qualifications Education: High school diploma required. Engineering degree preferred. Training qualification on PLC, HMI programming Training qualification in specific customer standard in automotive industry Previous experiences Experience on Industrial Automation solutions. PLC Robotic Systems in Automotive, Process and Packaging Industries Proven background and history within project coordination, delivery, technical leadership and equipment commissioning. Significant customer site working experience. Languages English: intermediate Second language preferred (German, Spanish, French) Salary - 40-55k annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance of GBP6k per year. Hours ndash; 37.5hrs Per Week The successful candidate will need to be able to travel to the sites and be away from home on occasions. Benefits 25 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays Pension - 6% employer / 3% employee contributions Life Insurance - 4 x salary