Site Automation Engineer

Site Automation Engineer

Warrington

Circa £59,000 + Bonus

Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer

Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:

• Inverter drives
• Programmable safety systems
• PLCs
• Servo drives
• SCADA system
• Operator interface (HMI) screens

• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
• PLC alterations & improvements
• New installations, including programming of software
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
• You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
• Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
• You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Site Automation Engineer

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
• PLC programming skills
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
• Yearly Bonus
• Matched Pension up to 12%
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on or send a copy of your CV to

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Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment

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