Automation Controls Engineer

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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Industrial Automation and Control Engineer
European Technical Centre – Milton Keynes
Job title
Industrial Automation and Control Engineer
Department
European Technical Centre
Location
Milton Keynes, with occasional European travel
Contract
Full-time, permanent
Salary
[To be confirmed]
Company overview
Our client is a global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, with a large UK headquarters and manufacturing site in Milton Keynes and a nationwide team of technically trained sales engineers. Many products are finished or assembled on site, giving UK customers faster delivery and customised options.
Their products are used across almost every industry, from food packaging and semiconductors to electric vehicles. Their European Technical Centre is expanding, with a particular focus on electric actuator design, as part of a global product development team.
Role purpose
The Industrial Automation and Control Engineer will provide expert technical support for the company's electrical and automation products to subsidiaries across Europe. The role combines PLC set-up and programming, customer application support, product testing and technical training, offering a clear development path within a global technical team.
Key responsibilities
Technical support

Set up and program PLCs to support the company's electrical products and customer applications
Answer technical queries from European subsidiaries and their customers
Investigate faults on electrical components and industrial communication networks
Support integration using protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA and IO-Link

Product testing and documentation

Carry out investigations and tests to evaluate the company's products
Write detailed technical reports, operation manuals and technical guides

Training and travel

Design and deliver training courses and presentations to European subsidiaries
Travel occasionally abroad to support customers, attend meetings and research market trends at exhibitions

Person specification
Essential

Degree or HND in Electrical, Electronic, Software or Electromechanical Engineering
At least one year's relevant work experience
Knowledge of PLCs and Ladder or Structured Text programming
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical report writing
Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe

Desirable

Experience with PLC engineering tools such as TIA Portal, TwinCAT or Studio 5000
Experience with industrial protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, OPC UA or IO-Link
Troubleshooting experience on electrical components and communication networks
Technical product support experience
Experience delivering technical training
Project planning and management experience
Additional language skills, particularly European languages

Benefits