Automation Software Engineer

Stockton-On-Tees, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago

Job description

Working closely with the automation team, the new automation software engineer will support the ongoing development of the FlexLogIC automation control and scheduling software. Do you have experience of programming, testing and database applications? Would you like to work in a high-technology production environment? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key tasks:

Work closely with the automation team to improve the FlexLogIC software to allow for unmanned running
Work closely with the automation team and external contractors on debugging the FlexLogIC software
Improve the current FlexLogIC line which could benefit future lines
Improve the error handling of the system
Develop feedback from sensors and test databases to predict maintenance activities and process changes

Qualifications and training:

Degree or post-graduate qualification (or similar in Electronical Engineering or Computer Science)
Siemens TIA training course (an advantage)
Beckhoff Training course (an advantage)
On the job training courses - Microsoft (SQL an advantage)

Skills and experience:

Experience of designing PLC code to meet specified functional requirements
Experience of creating functional design specification documents (an advantage)
Experience of creating automation test specification documents (an advantage)
Track record of solving control issues in a high-technology production environment (an advantage)
Familiarity with clean room protocols (ideally in semiconductor environment) an advantage
Experience of programming and testing Siemens TIA PLCs
Experience of programming and testing Siemens WINCC SCADA
Experience of programming and testing Beckhoff PLCs (an advantage)
Interfacing with real-time database applications to manage critical information
Knowledge of SECS/GEM communication protocol (an advantage)
Experience with SQL Server (an advantage)
Some knowledge of c#.net

Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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About the company

PragmatIC

PragmatIC is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Process Engineer to join our expanding team working in our state-of-the-art production facility. The successful candidate will be experienced in PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process development in the micro-electronics field and be responsible for designing, implementing, controlling and optimising some of PragmatIC’s production processes to ensure the company can meet its business goals.

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Industry: Semiconductors
Open roles: 9