Automation Business Lead

Established international business who have experience high levels of success rapidly down to word of mouth are now looking to open a UK software house to support UK and EU projects. We need immediately a driven Engineer with good business sense who is also keen to hire and train their own team.

PCS7 OR PlantPax - Batch Process

Automation Business Lead

£55 - £85k + Performance Bonus, Sales Bonus, Referral Bonus, Site Payments

Option for car allowance post-probation

Salary is Negotiable with Experience & Bonus Structure

Options for Lower Base with Higher Bonus OR Higher Base with Lower Bonus

Bonus is Uncapped - expect to earn c£150k+

Home based - South West/West Midlands/North West

Office will be agreed on dependent on candidate location

Ref: 22345

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead Automation Engineer who is ready to take on the challenge of launching an established business into the UK. You will begin as the sole UK based Engineer with EU & International support, developing software for blue-chip customers in the FMCG sector alongside actively developing the business.

Automation Business Lead - The Role:

Design and program automation control system hardware and software which use Siemens DCS, PLC, HMI & SCADA
Develop technical documentation for control systems which may include functional safety, FEED studies, specification documents, high level and detailed design, test documents, and operations manuals
Engage with clients to understand technical needs and develop successful working relationships
Carry out installation and commissioning activities
Lead teams of workers, including other engineers and technicians
Must be able and willing to travel and work at overseas project sites 

Automation Business Lead - The Person:

Solid experience working with industrial automation systems
Experience in design and implementation of PLC Control Systems for variety of industry sectors (Food and beverage & Personal care).
Extensive knowledge of Siemens PLC's/HMI/SCADA specifically S7-300/400/1200/1500.
Strong ability to program EITHER PCS7 OR PlantPax for batch process systems
Safety systems including safety relays and safety PLCs.
Experience with Profibus, ProfiNet and Modbus communication protocols
Experience with building and troubleshooting LAN and WAN networks
Software specification and design in accordance with IEC 61508 / IEC 6151
Ability to develop technical documentation such as FDS, FAT/SAT, O&Ms
Good experience with whole project life cycle, from design, coding, testing, installation and on-site commissioning

We are keen to hear from candidates with contacts in the sector, with any sales and/or team management ability. This role is an excellent opportunity to play an active role in shaping an established business as they continue their success in the UK market.

Experience of batch process automation alongside either PCS7 OR PlantPax is ESSENTIAL to be considered for this key role. You will join a €200M t/o business whose success has been down to their ability to provide turnkey solutions for their customers, winning new business on word of mouth alone.

The role will begin as a home based position, with plans for a physical office within and around either the South West, the West of the West Midlands or the North West. We are seeking an Engineer who is either already within the area, or would relocate locally in the near future. Location will be settled upon depending on where the Lead Engineer resides. You must be flexible for c20-30% international travel as projects require. You must also be flexible to travel to the EU & China initially for training.

Once settled into the role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the recruitment and training of additional Control Engineers to build your own team. This is a highly successful and rapidly growing business.

We are very keen to talk to Engineers who have good contacts within the UK FMCG marketplace.

Performance related bonus, overseas travel allowances, paid overtime/TOIL (flex on applicant's needs) and pension are all provided. Potential for additional car allowance post-probation.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

AE1