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Lead Automation Engineer

105008
Hinckley, Leicestershire, England
£55k - 65k per year
Permanent
Automation

Lead Automation Engineer

Hinckley

C£55K - £65K

My client is a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink, Water Treatment and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. They are looking a Lead Automation engineer to  lead on the authoring and deployment of software controls for industrial automation systems as well as deliver effective modifications to existing systems. This will involve your working across the full project lifecycle from developing our in- house programming services through testing to site commissioning. Additionally, you will collaborate on innovations within our product development and technical portfolio for connecting associated cloud services through API technologies.

You

Already a proven industrial automation specialist, you will have a strong background in automation engineering, preferably with demonstrable experience from a similar industrial sector. You will have experience of assisting in the technical and commercial aspects across multiple concurrent projects and have provided your expertise to successfully navigate through the complexities of testing and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

  • Programming of PLC's using Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) platforms
  • Testing and debugging automation system controls
  • Analysing electrical drawings and schematics to ensure effective system integration
  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients during installation, commissioning, and operational phases of projects
  • Maintain knowledge of the latest industry trends and advancements in automation, PLC programming, HMI developments, and robotics
  • Adopt safe systems of work (RAMS)
  • Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders   Complete assigned tasks to schedule and report any issues or variations
  • Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties  

You will need

  • +5-Years’ experience in software authoring in similar industrial sectors
  • Proficiency with P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment
  • Knowledge of the implementation of IEC 61131 with understanding of “S88 Batch” and “StateMachine” methodology
  • Knowledge of other PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram) and familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EthernetIP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus).
  • Proficient IT skills and experience in using MS Power Automate, MS VBA and cloud technology API’s
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A team player and customer focused
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Qualifications and Licences
  • Certifications in PLC programming, HMI development, Scada development
  • BTEC, HNC or Diploma in Software Engineering or evidence of an equivalent 'time served' engineering qualifications
  • CSCS Card or equivalent and valid site safety passport (Desirable)

For more information on this role please call Giles at Omega on 01453 

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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