How to get into Controls / Automation / PLC´s.

[Chris1234]

Evening!

I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things.
I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc.

How is best to get into that side of the industry, I´m not knowledgeable enough to apply for a control / automation job, should I go on a PLC course? Siemens do courses not far from me, but is that the best option?

Thanks.

 

[Megawatt]

Evening!

I´m looking into getting more into the Controls / PLC / Automation side of things.
I´ve programmed a few PLC´s (Siemens) from scratch and a HMI. Some knowledge of Servo Drives (fault finding, setting basic parameters), programming VSD´s, designing / construction of control panels etc.

How is best to get into that side of the industry, I´m not knowledgeable enough to apply for a control / automation job, should I go on a PLC course? Siemens do courses not far from me, but is that the best option?

Thanks.

Chris by all means take the course PLC’s and HMI’s are what most if not all manufacture plants are using and is an excellent trade to get into. Good luck

 

[Floody]

I done x3 courses with Scantime One X. Beginner to advanced. Awesome little package for £150, learned an absolute ton and has come super handy in work on the odd occasion. To apply for a job as it you need to be super confident you can do it full time. Youd hate to get a full time job and then not be able to do what's asked of you. Test yourself. Honestly have a snoop at those courses