Industry 4.0 Automated Machinery Programme - PLC & HMI Engineering
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Engineering Project Manager on a six-machine £750k+ capital programme introducing Industry 4.0 digital process control into a legacy manufacturing environment. Responsible for PLC/HMI engineering, electrical panel design, IO-Link/PROFINET wiring, and on-site commissioning of the first machine.
Overview
Undertook the Engineering Project Manager role in the design and delivery of a custom suite of six automated industrial machines built to a client's specification. Responsible for system architecture, Siemens S7-1200 PLC programming in TIA Portal, HMI design, electrical panel design, IO-Link and PROFINET wiring, and field commissioning of the first machine at the client's site. Supported the remote commissioning of the second machine in an ad-hoc capacity following role transition. The remaining machines were successfully completed and delivered by the continuing project team. Part of a £750k+ capital programme that introduced Industry 4.0 digital process control into a legacy manufacturing environment.
Tasks
- System Architecture DesignCompleted
Define PLC, HMI, and IO topology architecture for the automated machinery suite.
- Panel & Wiring DesignCompleted
Design electrical control panels and IO-Link/PROFINET field wiring for the machines.
- TIA Portal PLC ProgrammingCompleted
Develop machine control logic in Siemens TIA Portal for the S7-1200 platform.
- HMI Design & DevelopmentCompleted
Design and develop operator HMI screens for machine control and status monitoring.
- On-Site Commissioning (Machine 1)Completed
Commission, test, and hand over the first machine at the client's facility.
- Remote Support Commissioning (Machines 2–3)Completed
Provide ad-hoc remote commissioning support for machines 2 and 3 following role transition.
- Programme Handover (Machines 4–6)Completed
Transition machines 4–6 to the continuing project team, who completed delivery and commissioning.
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