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Automation Technician

Streamline Search Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An Automation Technician is needed for a client specializing in process and packaging equipment for various industries, including pharmaceuticals and coatings.
  • The role involves designing PLC-based electrical control systems, programming, fault finding, and commissioning equipment, with some travel required for customer support.
  • Candidates should have a good understanding of electrical drawings and control systems, and ideally have experience in the pharma industry.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position and a relevant HND or degree is required.
  • The position offers a salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as life cover, a company pension, and paid overtime.

Automation Technician Required!

Our client is a design and manufacture of specialised process and packaging equipment. They serve a variety of industries, including Pharmaceutical, Aerosol, Coatings and Adhesives offering a full range of services such as designing, testing, supplying, and commissioning the equipment.

Due to ongoing success, they are looking to recruit an Automation Technician to join their Electrical and Automation department.

(Automation Technician) - Position Overview

  • 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
  • A certain amount of travel is required to support our worldwide customer base.
  • Training will be provided to familiarise the successful applicant with the specialist.
  • This role will also involve global travel.

(Automation Technician) - Position Requirements

  • 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 and/or explosive atmosphere regulations is desirable.
  • HND or Degree in a relevant field
  • 3 years' experience in a similar position
  • Willingness to travel

(Automation Technician) - Position Remuneration

  • 5 working hours per week.
  • Life cover
  • Company pension
  • Christmas Bonus
  • Paid overtime
  • 23 days + Bank Holidays

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.