PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer: 

Our client is a global manufacturing company whose UK site is based in Surrey and their head office in Germany. They are looking for a PLC Programmer to work directly at one of their customer’s sites (south of Manchester) on a large project.

Training on the products will be at their main site in Germany. The working week is 37.5 hours a week however overtime is paid as well as a fee for every overnight stay. Our client also offers a company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, medical insurance and a company car / car allowance.

Duties:

• Commission and test control programs for the machines
• Implementation and documentation of software tests for programs
• Create and edit HMI systems for machines
• Analyze problems and troubleshoot issues remotely or at customer’s sites
• Carry out maintenance/ modification visits at customer’s sites

Requirements:

• Degree in Electronic / Automation Engineering
• Relevant industrial experience in an automation role, ideally in the pharmaceutical/ medical device industry
• Good working knowledge of PLC programming, especially 1st Schneider and 2nd Rockwell (allen Bradley)Schneider and Codesys, or other PLC systems
• Creativity and inventiveness in the solution of complex requirements
• Personal initiative and independent work
• High communication and teamwork skills
• Good written and spoken English language skills is required. 
• German language skills not essential but advantageous.
• Willingness to travel worldwide up to 150 days / year

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