PLC Programmer

Automation / Controls Engineer - (phone number removed)
Automation / Controls Engineer required in Laindon, Essex. The majority of our business is the design and assembly of filling and packaging lines for
aerosols with a high proportion for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
The basic equipment is made by our principals in Switzerland. DH incorporates this and
other machines into the lines, linking them with our own conveyors, enclosures, electrical
control systems and ancillary equipment.
All panel building, wiring and PLC programming is done on site and other departments
specialise in machine assembly, commissioning and documentation.
Experience is always valued, although for this role, a firm grounding in control systems
and PLC based control, would make an ideal candidate.
Initially, the successful candidate will work alongside our Automation Technicians, to gain
experience and training on our machines and control systems and design.
Training will be provided to familiarise the successful applicant with the specialist
machinery and equipment we supply.
The role would involve working with our electricians and panel builders to assist in the
design and build the control systems and machine builds.
Automation / Controls Engineer Position Overview
Assembly, build up and commissioning of equipment
Designing PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications.
- Programming PLC, Touchscreen, and Safety Configurable relay systems.
- Configuring Remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives
- Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.
- Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems
- Commissioning, support, and service work at customers' sites
Once trained and familiar with our machines the role would involve taking on projects from
initial design to on site run up and commissioning.
A certain amount of travel is required to support our worldwide customer base
Siemens, rockwell, omron, codesys, labview, vb, c#, RS232, ethernet", ethercat, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Devicenetor, sensor, Inductive Proximity, Capacitive Proximity, Magnetic Proximity, ultransonic, optical, Rotary Encoder and plc.
Automation / Controls Engineer Position Requirements
Previous experienceAutomation / Controls Engineer Position Remuneration
Salary range £40K-£50K
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