Automation Engineer - Chandler's Ford - Matchtech

Description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our client's team in Southampton.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems-related EC&I and software design, with expertise in electrical switchgear/motor control design, process instrumentation, and PLC programming using Siemens TIA and Step 7.

Additionally, they should have working knowledge of standard software products, including Microsoft Office, and experience with SCADA, VB, VBA, and MS SQL.

The successful candidate will provide technical advice for customers on legacy equipment, offer remote support for emergency and non-emergency situations, and provide technical quotations for upgrading customer equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Customer Service Managers with technical advice for customers on legacy equipment
• Providing remote support for both emergency and non-emergency situations
• Offering remote customer advice on fault finding electrical, pneumatic, controls, and instrumentation issues
• Remote customer support and fixes on automation software issues using PLC, HMI, SCADA, and PC systems
• Providing technical advice for upgrading customer equipment
• Offering technical quotations for the upgrading of customer equipment

Job Requirements:

• Experience in control systems-related EC&I and software design for process/equipment control
• Electrical switchgear/motor control design to EN60204
• Process Instrumentation
• Siemens TIA PLC programming using LAD/STL, Siemens Step 7 PLC Programming using LAD/STL
• Siemens TIA HMI configuration, Siemens WinCC Flexible HMI configuration
• Allen Bradley Control Logix PLCs
• Working knowledge of standard software products, including Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills:

• iFIX SCADA, VB, VBA, MS SQL
• Hazardous area control system design (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, NEC)
• Functional safety design (EN13849 / EN62061)

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant HNC/D qualification
• Experience in Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, and PLC/SCADA
• Highly motivated with excellent communication and organisation skills
• Creative approach to problem solving, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Experience of fault finding on industrial equipment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package