PCE Automation is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Beccles. This role involves assembling mechanical components and automated machinery to detailed engineering drawings, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
PCE Automation has been designing and building bespoke automated manufacturing systems for over 60 years. As a recipient of both the Queen's Award for Enterprise (2020) and the King's Award for Enterprise (2023), we are recognised for our innovation and expertise in automation engineering.
About the Role
We are looking for a Controls Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning Team, responsible for taking automated equipment from build completion through to customer inspection and final sign-off. Working with bespoke automation systems, you will use your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and help deliver successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Individual tasks vary depending on the type of technical support you are providing, but in general, you'll need to:
- Programme and modify control systems using PLC’s, Servo drives, Robots, and other specialised controllers specific to customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot & adjust mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and controls equipment.
- Fault finding and operational assessment of mechanisms both in isolation and in complex form.
- Modifying systems through electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or software means to enhance performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve a system with a view to presenting these to other team members.
- Perform tests, using structured processes, to build a defined understanding of a mechanism’s limitations.
- Record test results in suitable manner such that they can be used to support the necessity/direction of further work.
- Ensure records of all modifications are documented correctly.
- Provide proactive feedback to project team to enable project progress to be determined.
- Participate in internal design reviews on existing or potential projects.
- You may be required to attend and work at customer premises throughout the UK and overseas.
What we're looking for
- Relevant vocational training or completion of a recognised apprenticeship in electrical and or mechanical discipline.
- Experience programming Programmable Logic controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using software’s such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Festo, Codesys, Siemens.
- Knowledge of setting up Servos, VFD’s, Remote I/O, Ethernet and Profibus networks.
- Proven electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical experience within the automation industry.
- Ability to follow electrical and pneumatic schematic diagrams and drawings.
- Knowledge of 6 Axis Robot systems is preferred.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- The ability to work on your own initiative from an outline brief.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and applicable regulations and guidelines
What We Offer
At PCE Automation, we believe that our people make it happen. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills and build rewarding careers.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Attendance bonus
- Referral bonus scheme
- Sick pay
- Flexible working opportunities
- Training and upskilling programmes
- Study support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Pension scheme
- Pension advice sessions
- Company events and team-building activities
- Employee reward scheme
- On-site parking
To apply to our team where innovation meets opportunity, and your contributions make a real impact please use the following link;
https://app.staffologyhr.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=5011-E948D15C-9952-4654-AF73-6F3FFAB19FBA&VacancyID=30923-CEA4D8EE-3FDB-4367-AECF-173E74C90BE3
Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
