Mansell Recruitment Group Plc is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience writing PLC code across various IEC61131 languages and strong knowledge of Ethernet/Profinet networks.

• Design and Development: Design and develop new products according to agreed specifications and parameters.
• Electrical Engineering: Engage in conceptual design, detailing, prototyping, testing, and documentation for new machines, including manual creation.
• Software Development: Execute electrical engineering design and software development on machine contracts.
• Design Studies: Conduct design studies, reviews, and prepare specifications for special applications.
• Documentation: Complete FAT documents and maintain accurate 'as-built' electrical documentation.
• Engineering Support: Provide assistance with engineering queries and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• International Travel: Travel internationally (approximately 4-5 times yearly, for about 1 week each) to carry out installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites, collaborating closely with Service and Aftercare teams.
• Additional Tasks: Perform additional tasks as required, provided they align with the postholder's competence.

• Essential: Experience in designing electrical control systems for special-purpose machinery.
• Qualifications: Minimum HNC/HND qualification.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Siemens Sinamics Motion Control, AB Compact Logix, Studio 5000, and AB Kinetics Motion Control.
• Commissioning Experience: Experienced in commissioning machines according to FAT protocols.
• Electrical Schematics: Skilled in producing electrical schematics for panel manufacturing using electrical design software.
• BOMs and MRP: Experience in compiling BOMs and uploading to MRP systems.
• Remote Programming: Ability to provide remote programming support.
• HMI Programming: Capable of programming HMIs and adapting screens to meet project needs.
• User Interface: Competent in working with end users to confirm functionality specifications and interface requirements.
• Risk Assessments: Experienced in creating risk assessments and designing safety circuits to meet appropriate SIL levels.
• Driver's License: Full UK driver's license.
• Desirable: Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Safety Knowledge: Knowledge of safety equipment and standards.
• Vision Systems: Experience in the setup and implementation of vision systems.
• Robot Programming: Basic robot programming knowledge.