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Senior Automation Engineer
Full-time
We're looking for a Senior Controls Support Engineer to become the technical escalation point for highly automated material handling systems used by some of the world's leading organisations. You'll investigate complex control system issues, identify root causes, implement permanent improvements and work with cutting-edge automation technology operating 24/7 across international sites. You'll influence how systems evolve, improve reliability, share expertise across the engineering team and occasionally travel to customer sites across Europe and beyond.
What you'll be working with
Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal
PROFINET, Profibus, AS-i and Industrial Ethernet
Industrial control networks and TCP/IP communications
Linux and QNX based control systems, C++ based Flow System Control software
Industrial PCs, motor controllers, sensors and field devices
What you'll be doing
Investigating and resolving high-level technical incidents
Leading root cause analysis and implementing permanent solutions
Supporting major system upgrades and technical changes
Working closely with customers and engineering teams
Improving processes, tools and system performance
Mentoring colleagues and providing expert support remotely and on customer sites
What we're looking for
Experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal
PROFINET, Profibus, AS-i or industrial networking and TCP/IP communications
Control systems troubleshooting and reading electrical schematics
Background in automation, intralogistics, manufacturing, logistics or industrial control systems
Strong analytical and fault-finding skills and excellent English communication
Willing to join a compensated on-call rota every 5-6 weeks and travel internationally ~25% of the time
