Warehouse Automation (Controls) Engineer in Birmingham

Function: Pharmaceutical Distribution Operations

Location: Birmingham; B24 8HZ

Rate: £38.95Ph – £45.74ph Limited Co Basis / Umbrella Co Basis (Outside IR35)

Employment Type: Contract (3-4 Months starting ASAP/Early March)

Position Summary: Under the general direction of a Sr. Manager or Director, the Engineer implements, inspects, integrates, tests, and supports various Material Handling Control solutions and implementations that form key business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Project Teams with implementation, electrical drawings, installation, inspection, testing, and issue tracking.
• Assists corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, cost‐saving initiatives, implementation plans, testing, documentation, delivery, deployment for project control/systems/hardware, and project closeout.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, and implementation of technologies to best meet the organization's cybersecurity needs.
• Assists with training and support of automated Material Handling installations.

General Responsibilities:

• Assists with preparation of preliminary description of operations as well as PLC support/modifications and documentation materials for all division systems.
• Assists in the development and rollout of training programs and materials that will assist the operations and maintenance teams in better utilizing new or enhanced equipment.
• Assists with visualization (SCADA) initiatives and projects.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support division processing.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements: The candidate requires an understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) solutions. Normally requires some training in fields such as business, project management, administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‐year bachelor's degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Knowledge of Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC Logic, syntax, system interfaces, and networking required.
• Knowledge in Controls Network protocols such as ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Serial, or Ethernet is a must.
• Electrical background with 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC experience, and the ability to read electrical schematics is a must.
• Knowledge of SICK, DataLogix, or Cognex scanners is a plus.
• Experience with Warehouse Material Handling and Automation Systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASi networks and associated hardware is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong issue‐resolution, analytical and problem‐solving skills, including debugging MHE, automation, conveyor, and PLC vendor code and messaging.

General Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels within the organization (technical and non‐technical resources, external vendors, etc.).
• Good interpersonal skills; effective team player.
• Strong decision‐making skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to work on several initiatives, production issues, etc. while meeting committed development delivery dates and managing individuals/teams as required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.