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Escape Recruitment Services

Escape Recruitment Services

www.escaperecruitment.com

1 Job

25 Employees

About the Company

01506 461445
www.escaperecruitment.com
Alba Innovation Centre, Alba Campus, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7GA

Escape Recruitment Services was founded in 2000, focussed on providing high quality and cost-effective recruitment solutions for the Scottish Engineering & Manufacturing job market. Having quickly gained a reputation for excellent client and candidate care we established our expertise in recruiting high quality personnel on a temporary or permanent basis.

• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Power & Energy
• Supply Chain
• Trades & Industrial
• Accountancy & Finance
• Commercial & Administration
• HR and L&D
• Occupational Health
• IT

Where We Are Today
Through market diversification, team development and growth we now operate across Scotland.
The market sectors we operate in have also grown and we have expanded beyond Scotland recruiting across the rest of the UK and new international markets.

Our people and our culture has always been important to us and as we have grown we have ensured our recruiters are experienced, technically knowledgeable in their specialised industry and can offer practical and effective advice to recruiting organisations and candidates looking for new job opportunities.

As recognition of the expertise and quality of service we provide we have received several awards from industry bodies including: Scottish Recruitment Awards and The SHL Group.
Today we continue to look at ways to improve the service we offer our clients and candidates and how we engage with them. With this in mind we have created, and encouraged our employees to use a variety of social media channels including:

Web: http://www.escaperecruitment.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/escaperecruitment
Messenger: m.me/EscapeRecruitment
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scotlandjobs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_recruitment/
Blog: http://blog.escaperecruitment.com

Listed Jobs

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Company Name
Escape Recruitment Services
Job Title
Automation Control Engineer
Job Description
Escape Recruitment’s client, based in West Lothian, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Automation Engineer to enhance and industrialise a manufacturing process control system on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
Upgrade and enhance control system functionality, efficiency, and reliability.
Transition the current LabVIEW-based system to a Siemens PLC architecture.
Develop strategies to optimise system performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Program and configure Siemens PLCs, integrating them into the wider manufacturing system.
Identify and implement automation improvements to reduce downtime and enhance system integration.
Provide troubleshooting and technical support for system issues.
Produce detailed documentation and regular progress reports for stakeholders.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Proven expertise in Siemens PLC programming (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, and WinCC).
Experience with LabVIEW programming and hardware integration.
Knowledge of Roll-to-Roll continuous manufacturing processes.
Proficiency in system integration with SCADA, HMI interfaces, and industrial networks.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Desirable Experience
Familiarity with advanced control strategies (PID, closed-loop control).
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
Background in system testing, commissioning, and validation.
Personal Attributes
Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the optimisation and industrialisation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
West Lothian, United Kingdom
Hybrid
27-01-2025