Senior Automation & PLC Engineer

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Devops

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Automation & PLC Engineer, you will be responsible for the specification, integration, and testing of PLC hardware within new and existing X-Ray inspection products. This includes extensive PLC application development, debugging, and testing using Codesys, along with integration with PC-based hardware and software. You will collaborate with a diverse engineering team, create documentation, and manage electrical bills of materials while supporting and improving the existing product range. The role involves developing new PLC code, maintaining existing code, and integrating sensors, actuators, and motion control components.
Must have:
  • 5+ years implementing automated electromechanical systems.
  • Developing and maintaining PLC application code.
  • Experience with Codesys 3.5 PLC development environment.
  • Integration of Sensors, relays, actuators etc. with PLC hardware.
  • Good electromechanical knowledge.

Job Details

Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Automation & PLC Engineer to join our team in Colchester, United Kingdom. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. 

Summary of the role

In your role as Senior Automation & PLC Engineer you will be responsible for specification, integration and test of PLC hardware with new and existing X-Ray inspection products. Additionally, the role will involve extensive PLC application development, debugging and testing in the Codesys environment as well as integration with PC based hardware/software.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Development of new PLC application code (Codesys) for control or automated X-Ray inspection and material handling apparatus.

  • Maintenance and adaptation of existing PLC code.

  • Integration of sensors, actuator and motion control components

  • Test and debug electromechanical systems under PLC/software control.

  • Collaboration with wider engineering team, electrical, mechanical and software.

  • Specification, documentation and management of electrical bills of materials.

  • Support and improve existing product range.

  • Any other reasonable duties.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience.

  • Substantial experience (5+ year) of implementing automated electromechanical systems in an industrial setting.

  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining well-structured PLC application code.

  • Solid experience of working as part of a team on medium to large engineering projects.

  • Substantial application development experience in the Codesys 3.5 PLC development environment

  • Experience of the integration of Sensors, relays, actuators etc. with PLC hardware.

  • Good electromechanical knowledge (Motors, actuators, sensors and/or pneumatic components)

  • Experience with of at least one PLC fieldbus technology (ideally EtherCAT)

  • Familiarity with basic electrical & electronic principles

  • Team player with a proactive approach to problem resolution.

  • Communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.

  • A high degree of flexibility in a continuously changing environment.

Travel

  • Regular travel between Aylesbury & Colchester, and Germany dependent upon business needs. Occasional international travel.

Benefits

We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits include:

  • Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probationary period (3 months)

  • Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution after successful completion of probationary period (3 months)

  • 25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays

About Nordson Test & Inspection

Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

Interested? 

If you are interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

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About The Company

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work.

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