Automation Technician

Location: Laindon, Essex 

Salary: £40 - 50k per annum 

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Automation Technician looking for an exciting opportunity? Join our Electrical and Automation Department and bring your expertise in electrical control systems, PLC programming, and more to our innovative team.

Personal Attributes:

- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in understanding and interpreting electrical drawings and control panel specifications.

- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in PLC programming, touchscreens, controls, and SCADA systems.

- Problem-Solving: Adept at fault finding in electrical control systems, PLCs, and hardwired systems.

- Team Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly with electricians and panel builders in designing and building control systems.

Experience & Knowledge needed for this Automation Technician Role:

- Control Systems Design: Experience in designing PLC-based electrical control systems from design specifications.

- Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming PLCs, touchscreens, and safety configurable relay systems.

- System Integration: Ability to configure Remote I/O, servo motor, and inverter drives, and integrate ancillary equipment like vision systems into production lines.

- Industry Experience: Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry and/or explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable.

Key Responsibilities for this Automation Technician Role:

- Design and Development: Designing PLC-based electrical control systems and programming PLC, touchscreen, and safety systems.

- System Configuration: Configuring Remote I/O, servo motor, and inverter drives.

- Equipment Integration: Integrating ancillary equipment into production lines, such as vision systems.

- Troubleshooting: Fault finding in electrical control systems, PLCs, and hardwired systems.

- Commissioning and Support: Performing commissioning, support, and service work at customer sites.

Additional Information:

- Global Travel: Some travel required to support our worldwide customer base.

- Training Provided: Comprehensive training will be provided to familiarize you with our specialist machinery and equipment.

- Benefits: The successful applicant will be eligible for a pension scheme and other generous benefits.

Join us for a rewarding career as an Automation Technician in a company that values diversity, equality, and providing opportunities for all.

Thank you for your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website