Automation Controls Engineer
Job Description
Automation Controls Engineer Lincolnshire PLCs - Food & Packaging Machinery Very Limited Travel £55-60k + OvertimeSamuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering company specialising in automated processing and packaging machinery.This Automation Controls Engineer role will suit someone who enjoys writing PLC software, solving technical problems and seeing projects through from concept to commissioning.Key aspects of the Automation Controls Engineer role include:Designing and developing PLC control systems for bespoke automated machineryProgramming, testing and commissioning PLC, HMI and SCADA softwareSupporting installation and commissioning activities both in-house and at customer sites (mainly remotely)Modifying and upgrading existing machine control systems to improve performance and reliabilityProviding PLC fault finding and remote technical support on existing installationsWorking closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to deliver complete automation solutionsProducing functional design specifications and maintaining software documentation and version controlSupporting Field Service Engineers with technical issues and troubleshootingEnsuring machinery complies with relevant UKCA/CE machinery safety standardsOffice and shop floor based roleAny experience of Functional Safety, Electrical design or vision systems would be advantageousThe successful Automation Controls Engineer will have experience of some of the following:PLC programming experience ideally with Allen Bradley & Omron PLCsHMI and SCADA developmentStrong understanding of industrial automation, drives, motion control, instrumentation and pneumaticsExperience working on packaging machinery, food processing machinery or other special purpose machineryAbility to read electrical schematics and understand control system architectureKnowledge of industrial communications including Profinet, Profibus and Ethernet/IPStrong PLC fault finding and problem-solving skillsFull UK driving licenceThe successful Automation Controls Engineer will receive:Salary in the range of £55-60kOvertime and site allowancesCompany vehicle or travel expenses25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysOngoing technical training and developmentOpportunity to work on innovative automation projects within the food and packaging sectorThis Automation Controls Engineer position would suit a Controls Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Engineer or Automation Engineer with experience of automated machinery, packaging equipment or food processing machinery looking for a varied project-based role with limited travel.TPBN1_UKTJ