Process Automation Engineer

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JOB – Process Automation Engineer

LOCATION - Exton, PA.

TERM - Permanent

SALARY- $90,000 - $105,000 per annum + bonus

My client – a manufacturer of Machinery and Process Equipment are on the lookout for an experienced Process Automation Engineer to join their team on a Permanent basis near Exton, PA.

The ideal candidate will have experience in software engineering within .Net, VBA, C or Python with a focus on improving and maintaining the reliability of automated production systems.

Those with experience in driving the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within Heavy Manufacturing industries will be of particular interest.

The Process Automation Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• BS or MS in Computer, Software or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer within a manufacturing environmetn.
• Hands on Production line maintenance and implementation experience.
• .Net (VB) experience.
• DevOps experience.
• Industry background within heavy manufacturing; i.e foundries, metalwork, mining etc.
• Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

The Process Automation Engineer's role will involve:

• Implementation of new manufacturing and process equipment within an established production facility.
• Design and programming for existing applications and HMI systems.
• Maintaining Electrical equipment with a continuous improvement focus.
• Supporting transition of VMS platforms to virtual and windows platforms.
• Upgrading legacy equipment.
• Liaising with colleagues on other engineering tasks and projects as required

For more information about this Process Automation Engineering role please apply, or email Jack Smillie on jsmillie@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group