A great opportunity is available to work for a world leading manufacturer of automated machinery for the packaging sector. Primarily based in the North West you will develop software projects to configure standard machine software for existing equipment supplied to a worldwide client base. Your role will also develop special one off bespoke machines within the RandD department.Automation Engineer£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits7-14% Company Contribution to Pension. 25 days hols + stats, Private health insurance and overseas allowancesLancashireRef: 22569Automation Engineer - The Role:Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems using Siemens equipment Programming of PLC s, Drives and SCADA systems Liaison with customers (internal and external) and suppliers Independent creation and modification of programs for Siemens PLCs and SCADA s Independent modification of Siemens drive control systems Management of machine software design projects Automation Engineer - The Person: Siemens TIA 1500 series PLC programming START programming of Siemens Sinamics S120 and CU320 drive systems Siemens WinCC SCADA programming Ability to travel worldwide to suppliers and customer sites if required Degree or HND qualified Siemens Drive Programming experience Appreciation of pneumatic, hydraulic and machine control systems Fieldbus and commissioning experience Must be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated Electrical design skills (for complex control cabinets) ..... full job details .....