Senior Automation Engineer

Bedford

Salary Negotiable DOE

Monday - Friday

Your new company:

Based in Bedford, you will be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing.

Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer with experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix) within an automated machinery environment. This role would suit an experienced automation/electrical or multi-skilled engineer who is able to design electrical circuits and manage the PLC Commissioning stage through to final installation and support.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Carry out electrical engineering design and software development on machinery
• Carry out PLC commissioning and support global installations (4-5 trips/year)
• Collaborate across departments and liaise directly with customers
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues
• Compiling of BOM's

This is a summed-up list, and other responsibilities and duties will be required.

Skills & Experience required:

• Experience in a similar role, within an automated machinery environment
• Experience with Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix.
• Ability to commission machinery
• Open to occasional international travel.
• Experience offering remote technical support.

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