We are looking for an Automation Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a well-established company based in Warrington

The Package:

The salary for the Automation Engineer role is £50,000-£60,000 per annum

You'll also receive other benefits which include the following:

• 5% bonus


• 5% pension


• Company car


• Private medical


• Death in service / Income protection

This is an office based role working 35 hours Monday to Friday.
Some flexibility and some travel will be required at commissioning stages of projects

The Role:

The Automation Engineer role will involve working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to support deliver of automation software scope in a full project lifecycle.
The role would be suited to a proactive and resourceful individual with good process engineering knowledge.

You will be tasked with:

• Development of project documentation such as Functional Design Specification, Software Design Specification and FAT Test schedules in line with user requirements and process design


• Programming and development of PLC, HMI and SCADA software


• Supporting and contribute to wider project documents such as System Architecture and I/O Schedules


• Carrying out commissioning activities such as I/O Testing, configuration of equipment over fieldbus networks, setup PID loops and assist in water/product testing.

The Candidate:

To be the right person for the Automation Engineer role you will require 5 Years+ experience with Siemens/Rockwell & Aveva automation platforms stated in the technical requirements above

You will also need:

• Experience with programming of Siemens and Rockwell PLCs.


• Experience developing PLC software from P&IDs and descriptions from scratch.


• Experience with Ethernet PLC to PLC and PLC to SCADA communications.


• Experience of Profibus, Profinet, AS-I and IO link networks


• Experience with SCADA systems connected to multiple PLCs - Aveva and Siemens SCADA systems and HMIs


• Ability to troubleshoot existing software systems


• An understanding of VMWare and virtual environments


• An understanding of MS high level programming languages e.g.
  Visual Basics


• An understanding of database systems e.g.
  SQL


• Control and programming and of VSDs, instrumentation and valves.


• Experience in working in a process engineering environment.
  Basic understanding of hygienic liquid process systems would be advantageous.


• Ability to design control systems from P&ID's & Process Data Sheets


• Generation of project documentation


• Microsoft Office literate


• Fluent in English (written & speaking)


• Understanding health and safety requirements


• Ability to work alone and as a team


• Must be proactive and resourceful


• Teamwork and Co-operational skills


• Planning and Organisational skills


• Good Communication skills

An engineering degree or a higher technical qualification is normally required, however, relevant experience with the willingness and ability to investigate and resolve control system issues is more important.

The Company:

The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and culture.
They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

If the Automation Engineer position could be of interest, please call 01744 452 051 at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!

Job Ref: E113233