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# Automation Support Engineer

- **Company:** Axion Recruitment
- **Location:** Ashchurch, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £58,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CANopen, Computer Programming, EtherCAT, Health Information Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Iec61131-3, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5db2be10f51b0bf

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Motion controls?, Applications are welcome from engineers with a minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial machine automation., * Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Electronic engineering

 * Ability to understand Drives parameters
 * Modify Drives software
 * Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
 * Understanding of customer requirements including typical manufacturing processes
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
 * Good analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to produce technical documentation to a professional standard
 * A valid passport ensuring unrestricted travel to and from the UK - responsibilities may require domestic and international travel
 * A valid UK driving licence

Desirable Requirements:

 * Experience using stand-alone automation systems: e.g. PLC or Motion Controller.
 * Knowledge of a programming language; for example: C, BASIC, Python.
 * Programming with the standard IEC61131-3 languages.
 * Application and configuration of Industrial Robots.
 * Servo and/ or Stepper drives and motors.
 * Using real-time deterministic networks, e.g. EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT.
 * Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIs
 * Practical experience of electrical interfacing between devices in an automation system.

## Description

* Provision of technical support to existing customers via multiple media channels
 * Support and training of in-house and external applications engineers
 * Enabling communication between customers and development (R&D) teams
 * Production of technical documentation and communications
 * Work with customers to create world-class technical solutions using Client's products
 * Work closely with our R&D throughout the product development cycle, to ensure product needs align with our customer feedback, Relevant Job Titles: Support Engineer, Senior Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Software Design Engineer, Software Design Technician, Automation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Automation Technician, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer.

All applicants must live in the UK and be eligible to work and live in the UK. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.


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