PLC Control Engineer

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components to many global automotive companies. Due to continued success, they are looking to recruit a PLC control engineer to work within its facilities within Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Daily duties will include but not be limited to.

• Programming knowledge to create, modify and debug in S7, WinCC and TIA Portal over the full range of Siemens programming languages.
• Ability to fault find quickly and efficiently in a JIS (Just in time/sequence) plant.
• The job holder is expected to approach the job in a flexible and progressive manner.
• Responsible for examining and improving PLC Systems site wise.
• To determine and diagnose hardware and software related faults.
• Modify/Program electronic controls systems.
• Support with electrical / mechanical breakdown repairs
• Available for call out and telephone support.

The candidate should hold/have relevant experience in the following:

• Simatic HMI Programming
• Siemens S7 PLC networking
• Advanced S7 PLC Programming
• Microsoft Office Applications ITQ Level 2
• Engineering HND or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds, EITB, Diploma or equivalent).
• Programming and control of electronic systems equipment.

• Computer studies.
• Basics of mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Problem solving experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Full Driving licence and Passport.

Applicants should have ideally come from an electrical / mechanical maintenance background and have progressed into a PLC field. Applicants should also have a full clean driving license and a full passport due to some limited overseas travel.