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Zest
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 16 days
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2SU, England
£65,000 - £70,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an Automation & Projects Engineer to enhance control systems in production operations.
- The role requires hands-on automation support and the delivery of small-to-medium engineering projects, focusing on reliability and efficiency.
- Candidates should have a formal qualification in automation or electrical engineering, ideally at HNC/HND level, along with strong Siemens PLC experience.
- The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and requires at least 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Key skills include PLC and HMI development, understanding of industrial automation, and strong communication and documentation abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical ownership of automated systems across production and packaging areas
- Diagnose faults, update logic and enhance functionality within Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
- Deliver small-to-medium automation and engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment performance, uptime and safety
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions, drawings and risk assessments
- Support compliance with health, safety and quality standards across engineering activities
- Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required
Candidate Profile:
- Formal qualification in automation, controls or electrical engineering ideally to HNC / HND level
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming, modification and fault diagnosis
- Background within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Exposure to food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments
- Experience with SCADA or process control systems
- Ability to produce or interpret electrical or mechanical CAD drawings
Key Skills & Attributes:
- PLC and HMI development and optimisation
- Understanding of industrial automation architectures and networking
- Structured approach to CI
- Confident communicator
- Strong planning, organisation and documentation skills
Please reach out to Josh Manby on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information.
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