My client is looking to add an experienced Controls & Automation Technician to their site. The site is commutable from Glasgow, Falkirk, Stirling, Livingston and areas of West Lothian and Edinburgh.
I am looking for a candidate with a passion for engineering, who will find solutions to unusual automation challenges, and offer ideas for improving current processes whilst taking into consideration future opportunities.
Responsibilities:
* Modernising PLC platforms and integrated control systems with a demonstrable ability to problem solve and write code
* Integration of technology within new and existing systems including process control, end-of-line automation, validation systems
* Reading and updating Schematics and Documentation
* Design Contribution, Delivery & Commissioning of manufacturing capability
* Proactively implementing sustainable ways of working to ensure asset capability, availability and performance
* Delivering skills development programs with full responsibility for up-skilling staff in automation and control systems
* Keeping up to date with the latest automation and systems technology
* Identifying opportunities to optimise and improve through the adoption and integration of automation
* Working with project teams to influence design improvements
Requirements:
* Proven experience in rolling out 6 Axis applications
* Expertise programming PLCs to an advanced level
* Experience with Kuka robotic systems
* Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
* A high level of technical knowledge and the ability to apply this to practical problems
* Experience of producing high quality, well formatted programs
* Hands on experience of assembly and test of automated solutions