Automation Engineer - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Avid Personnel Ltd

Avid Personnel Ltd

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Avid personnel is currently in search for a PLC (Automation) Engineer to join our client at their site in Runcorn.

The role:

Providing support to the Engineering Manager and the rest of the engineering team.
Work on technical development for the department and business.
Use the existing systems and processes and project lead and involvement in project work.
Maintaining constant compliance with both company and legislative standards.
Perform maintenance tasks, including preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
Performing continuous improvement activities
Make modifications to current programs to ensure optimized operation of PLC controlled production equipment
Oversee PLC /Controls related upgrades or improvements
Ensure electrical drawings are updated after any modifications
Backup all PLC & HMI Software
Fault finding, modification and programming experience on PLC's
Active involvement with process improvements for the reduction of downtime and cost.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve common goals
Provide engineering innovations that will improve process control and product quality.
Maintain a current awareness of the latest technologies in mechanical, electrical, control, and automation systems.
Have experience with and detailed knowledge of PLC's, SCADA and HMI system
Rockwell experience is essential, SLC500 would be beneficial.
Practical experience in functional and technical design and installation in automation, Process Control or Manufacturing Execution Systems as an Engineer
Ability to lead technical activities to meet timing and budgetary targets.
Ability to recommend and carry out Engineering / Production projects to correct issues and improve and optimize site performance
Good verbal and written communication skills.
A working knowledge of manufacturing processes and improvement strategies.
Forward thinking and driven to implement change that results in sustainable improvement