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Senior Automation Engineer

Hays Engineering
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 1NU, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Automation Engineer at a growing manufacturing company in Bedford, specializing in large-scale automated machinery.
  • Candidates should have experience with PLC/HMI systems, specifically Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix, and be able to design electrical circuits and manage PLC commissioning.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as electrical engineering design, PLC commissioning, and troubleshooting engineering issues, with occasional international travel required.
  • The position is open to experienced automation, electrical, or multi-skilled engineers, and the salary is negotiable based on experience.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated CV or contact the agency for a confidential discussion about their career.

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.


What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:

Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your career.

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