Controls & Automation Technician

Description:

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 improvementsRequirements:

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