Automation Control Engineer

Automation Engineer – Bedford - £40,000-£60,000 (DOE)Automation Engineer required to join a forward-thinking distributor of machine controls, linear motion products, drives and other related automation products, based in Bedford.As the successful Automation Engineer you will be responsible for all of my client’s automation, control, motion, visualisation, remote access and electrical drive product categories. In addition you will have a key role in the roll-out and development of their brand new robotic solutions.As one of two Automation Engineers, you will be responsible for offering technical support, application advice, product demonstrations, occasional site support and will be involved with programming PLC's. The Package:Salary £40,000 - £60,000Company Car / Car allowancePension – Employer/Employee Matched Contribution (up to 5% each)Holiday – 26 days p.a., rising by 1 day for each full year of employment, up to 28 days.Annual Company BonusHours – 08:30 – 17:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:30 – 16:00 FriThe Role:Technical support & application advice to customers & colleaguesProduct demonstrationsSupport & expand our system integrator networkRoll-out and support of new robotic solutionsOccasional on-site customer support activitiesRequirements:Ideally qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (such as Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics)Experience in the configuration and programming of PLCs / HMIs / Servos / InvertersExperience of Motion Control will be an advantageA desire to develop knowledge of RoboticsPermanent eligibility to work in the UK.