Automation Technician

Are you an experienced Automation Technician looking for an exciting new job opportunity?

We are currently looking for an Automation Technician to join a growing engineering company based in the Essex area.



As the Automation Technician you will work in the Electrical and Automation department, working alongside electricians and panel builders to design and build the control system and then program and commission the machines in the factory and on site.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Automation Technician will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

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You will be responsible for designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications and programming PLC, Touchscreen and Safety Configurable relay systems.



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You will be configuring Remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives and integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems.



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As the Automation Technician, you will be fault finding electrical control systems, PLC and hardwired systems.



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When required, you will commission, support and service work at customers' sites.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Automation Technician we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

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Good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems is essential.

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Experience of the pharmaceutical industry and/or explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable.

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A certain amount of travel is required to support the company's worldwide customer base.

Key Words: Automation Technician | Controls | Engineering | Pharmaceutical | Electronics | Electrical

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development.

We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position.

HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists.

We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.