Automation engineer

Software Birmingham To GBP55,000 + Benefits The Company As market leading specialists in providing and installing line monitoring solutions to the manufacturing industry internationally, our client transforms manufacturing performance and is a long term partner of an impressive portfolio of blue chip companies and are poised for further significant global expansion. Keen to build upon their considerable investment in new products and capitalise on significant new market opportunities they are looking to appoint a high calibre Automation Engineer to lead them through a period of tremendous change, opportunity and growth. The Role With an HQ in Birmingham, you will be part of a highly skilled project implementation team where you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing control system designs that include PLC, HMI, Robotics and SCADA, to meet project requirements and specifications Designing control system architectures, electrical schematics, and panel layouts using industry-standard software tools Programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of automated systems Conducting system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to identify and resolve technical issues in a timely mannerThe Candidate With proven knowledge and experience in the configuration and programming of automation equipment (2 years +) you will have worked within a manufacturing environment, ideally within the automotive sector. As a self-starter with high levels of self-resilience you will be experienced in dealing directly with customers and or 3rd parties and have: Proven experience in the design, programming, and implementation of automation control systems Proficiency in PLC programming languages and experience with PLC hardware, preferably Allen Bradley or Siemens Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and other networking concepts Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software packages (e.g., WinCC, RSView) and experience in developing intuitive graphical interfaces Familiarity with Robot control systemsHow to Apply This is a high profile, challenging role offering you the opportunity to join a highly successful and growing business. If you are driven by job satisfaction in a results oriented company, thrive on autonomy, and wish to make a positive contribution to the future success and direction of a business, please apply attaching your full CV in Word format and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference (phone number removed)