Automation Software Engineer

Automation Software Engineer:
Our client is a global manufacturing company whose UK site is based in Surrey and their head office in Germany. They are looking for a Automation Software Engineer who has good working knowledge of Schneider or Rockwell PLC's.
Experience of working in the pharma or manufacturing / packaging industry is essential.
Training on the products will be at their main site in Germany. It is working 40 hours per week, based as Monday to Friday 8 hours per day, with over time and overnight allowance. Bank holidays (when required) are 1.5 with a day in lieu. Our client also offers a company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, medical insurance and a company car / car allowance.
Duties:

• Preparation, installation, startup, production support, maintenance, and repair of our machines
  
• Support the assembly of equipment and acceptance testing (usually onsite at the customer)
  
• Train customers on the equipment as and when required
  
• Identify potential equipment improvements
  
• Provide telephone support to our customers
  
• Work closely and communicate effectively with the Customer Service Department in UK and Germany
  
• Expected travel time for up to (Apply online only) days per year (mainly weekdays)
  
• Travel generally in the UK and Ireland, but maybe also throughout the world.
  Requirements:
  
• Degree in Electronic / Automation Engineering
  
• A solid career history with relevant industrial experience in an automation role, ideally in the pharmaceutical/ medical device industry
  
• Good working knowledge of Schneider or Rockwell PLC systems
  
• Creativity and inventiveness in the solution of complex requirements
  
• Personal initiative and independent work
  
• High communication and teamwork skills
  
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills is essential.
  
• German language skills not essential but advantageous.
  
• Willingness to travel worldwide up to 150 days / year
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