Location: Tewkesbury Job Type: Permanent Industry: Engineering Job reference: 75757_1731926602 Posted: about 11 hours ago Role: 2x Product Support Engineer - industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL Level: Applications are welcome from engineers with experience in industrial automation and graduate engineers.Location: Gloucester + some remote work Salary: £competitive - we just want the right people !
Occasional international travel to support distributors (2 to 4 weeks per year).
** This Client is exclusive to People Source so you MUST apply via this advert **My client based in Gloucester are looking at hiring Product Support Engineers, this is a hands-on role!
You will be front line with the clients and customers and running projects from concept to delivery.You must have a technical understanding and a engineering background industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL - industrial & machinery automation and motion application & support.The Role:Provision of technical support to existing customers via multiple media channelsSupport and training of in-house and external applications engineers.Enabling communication between customers and development (R&D) teamsProduction of technical documentation and communicationsWork with customers to create world-class technical solutions using Trio productsWork closely with our R&D throughout the product development cycle, to ensure product needs align with our customer feedbackResponsibilities may require domestic and international travelTraining will be given in areas which are new to the applicant.
Experience using stand-alone automation systems; e.g.
PLC or Motion Controller.Knowledge of a programming language; for example C, BASIC, Python.Programming with the standard IEC61131-3 languages.Application and configuration of Industrial Robots.Servo and/or Stepper drives and motors.Using real-time deterministic networks, e.g.
EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT.Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIsPractical experience of electrical interfacing between devices in an automation system.Required Qualifications & ExperienceTraining will be given in areas which are new to the applicant.Degree or similar higher qualification in Software/Mechatronics/Electronics or related discipline.Worked on interfacing automation hardware; e.g.
sensors, actuators, drives and motors.A background in communications using serial, Ethernet and similar media.Experienced in programming industrial automation / manufacturing machinesHaving a thorough working knowledge and experience of 3 or more of the following will be beneficial:Implementing and commissioning stand-alone automation computers; e.g.
PLC or Motion Controller.Good knowledge of a high level programming language; for example C, BASIC, Python.PLC programming, preferably using the standard IEC61131-3 environment.Electrical interfacing between a controller and sensors/actuators in an automation system.Servo drives and brushless servo motors.Stepper motors and drives.Ethernet networks, protocols and topology.A working knowledge of PCs running Windows.Basic level of Windows / Linux application programming.Real-time deterministic networks, e.g.
EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT.Application and configuration of Industrial Robots.Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIsApplicants should be a team player and be able to communicate effectively in English.
They must be legally entitled to live and work in the UK.
A full driving licence is required and applicants must be eligible to obtain business visas for USA/Canada, China and India as some foreign travel may be necessary.Benefits:Attractive salary, profit related pay and pension contribution 5% Some remote/hybrid working up to 25% of working timeGroup Life and Health Cashplan InsuranceHow to apply?People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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