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Automation Engineer

Siemens Gamesa
Kingston upon Hull, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
Siemens PLCsTIA PortalAutomation systemsDrivesHMI systemsIndustrial networking

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A Snapshot of Your Day

Work as an Automation Engineer at the Hull Blade Manufacturing Facility supporting automated manufacturing processes.

Maintain, troubleshoot, improve, and commission automation systems that keep renewable energy production safe and efficient.

Program Siemens PLCs, diagnose electrical and network faults, commission automated equipment, and collaborate with global engineering teams.

Help maximize equipment availability, reduce downtime, and support production of wind turbine blades.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission Siemens PLCs and control systems using TIA Portal.
  • Investigate faults across PLCs, drives, HMIs, electrical systems, and industrial networks.
  • Support manufacturing operations through technical expertise and rapid fault resolution.
  • Lead or support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for new equipment.
  • Create and align technical specifications for automated manufacturing systems.
  • Design and implement equipment upgrades for safety, compliance, reliability, and performance.
  • Manage PLC backups, software version control, and engineering change control.
  • Collaborate with global engineering, suppliers, contractors, maintenance, operations, procurement, and EHS teams.
  • Develop technical documentation, work instructions, risk assessments, and compliance reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and equipment reliability.

What You Bring

  • Have a degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or an HNC/HND with significant relevant industrial experience.
  • Have advanced knowledge of Siemens PLCs and automation systems and strong TIA Portal experience.
  • Have experience with drives, HMIs, industrial control systems, industrial networking, BUS systems, and Ethernet/IP.
  • Have experience designing, maintaining, improving, and commissioning automated equipment in manufacturing.
  • Have hands-on experience supporting production operations and minimizing downtime.
  • Know FAT/SAT processes, equipment implementation, machine upgrades, functional safety, risk assessments, and compliance standards.
  • Understand Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Have experience with engineering change control, PLC backup systems, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Be collaborative, committed to renewable energy, and focused on health and safety.

About Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy and develops wind industry and renewable energy technology.

The company states that it supports inclusion, equal opportunity, and a workplace free from discrimination.

Rewards and Benefits

  • Benefits include employer-funded pension, local benefits, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
  • The role offers an attractive remuneration package with fixed and variable components.

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