Applications Engineer

My client is looking for an Application Engineer who will provide defined support and project services on the company’s DCS & PLC systems and their applications

Responsibilities include:

– Implementation of Hardware and Software Services to Design, Configure, Test, Install and Commission, new and upgrades, to 800 series and Legacy Control Systems
– Ensuring that modifications, upgrades, maintenance and engineering changes are in accordance with client’s / company standards and specifications
– Interfacing with customers at various levels to understand the detailed work requirements and to update the customer as appropriate
– Working on Customer sites
– Active interfacing with other members of the Customer Support, Project and Sales team
– Providing feedback for continuous improvement
– Ensuring that work is implemented within agreed budget targets, and that any potential extra work or cost changes are flagged to the Customer / Project Manager
– Generating clear, concise and accurate documentation on a timely manner for all activities
– Ensuring that safe working practices are followed
– Actively looking for and report on new opportunities – for Customers and company
– Working with the team of engineers in a Support/Project environment

Skills and Qualifications:

– Qualified to HNC/Degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
– Experience in a project or field based Control System support/ system modification / upgrade / replacement environment
– Competency and hands-on experience of control systems upgrades, modifications and on-going support – both within supplier offices and on a Customers site
– A good working knowledge of 800 series, 800xA and Compact products
– System 6, MOD300, Advant etc control systems or equivalent knowledge would be an advantage
– Ideally, experience of other automation products and systems such as, Scada, Instrumentation, PC’s, Networks, Drives, Motors, Electrification

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

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