PLC and Data Automation Engineer
Madeley, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Crown Holdings, Inc
balancing the simultaneous rollout of multiple projects while ensuring continuous system improvements. Main Responsibilities Factory Assessment & Scope Definition Conduct plant surveys to evaluate the current automation landscape, identifying missing data points, hardware gaps, and network limitations required for MES deployment. Develop detailed design proposals that define the scope of work for MES Production Order Control implementation. System Integration & Data Flow Design Determine the optimal communication routes for seamless data transfer between machine/line control PLCs, MES, and SCADA systems. Design and implement PLC networks, ensuring secure and efficient industrial communication (e.g., OPC UA, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Interface with instrumentation, sensors, and process control equipment to capture relevant production data. Execute PLC programming and … in collaboration with plant electrical teams, ensuring compliance with approved designs and standards. Program and configure a range of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, etc.) to facilitate MES data collection and machine control. Validate and troubleshoot MES integration, ensuring accurate, real-time data flow from shopfloor equipment to MES servers. Conduct thorough data validation tests More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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