PLC Control System Engineer

Express Recruitment are excited to have entered partnership with one of Europe’s leading suppliers of automation and material handling systems, offering some of the most innovative solutions on the market.

This is a full time, permanent position that is based at their Nottingham site, although will entail occasional site work too perform PLC software configurations and commissioning projects.

In return, you will receive a basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum D.O.E, plus a host of other great benefits including private healthcare, flexible holidays, sick pay and genuine training and career development opportunities.

• Configure and commission Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC platforms using Step 7, TIA Portal & Logix500 packages
• Interact with WCS/WMS systems and network systems such as Profinet and Ethernet IP
• Develop concise PLC code from starch and incorporate company standard functions
• Work occasionally on various customer sites to aid the delivery for final stage commissioning projects
• Liaise closely with Electrical CAD Engineers throughout the design phase and assess electrical EPLAN designs
• Read and interpret schematic drawings and electrical safety circuits
• Report directly to Senior Automation Engineer

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven ability to develop and commission PLC code from scratch (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley)
• Previous experience within the automated warehousing and logistics sector desirable
• Knowledge and experience working with automation and material handling equipment
• Knowledge and experience with conveyor systems advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics without supervision
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Express Recruitment

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Vacancy Summary

Hours : Monday to Friday, 40 Hours

Job Type : Full Time, Permanent

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