Automation Technician

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Automation Technician. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

We are looking to appoint an Automation Technician to work in Electrical and Automation Department.
The role is very varied and requires a good understanding of electrical drawings, control panel specification/design, PLC programming, touchscreens, and controls along with an understanding of vision and SCADA systems. Experience of the pharma industry is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
• Programming PLC, touchscreen and safety configurable relay systems.
• Configuring remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
• Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems
• Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites

The skills and knowledge:

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Good understanding of electrical drawings
• Control panel specification/design
• PLC programming
• SCADA systems

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.