Control System Engineer

My client are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to join their growing team. You will be part of a team of skilled engineers providing solutions for a multitude of manufacturing industries. The company, design, manufacture and install a wide range of complex automated systems using the very latest robotics, servo, PLC and vision systems combined with innovative design to deliver the full product life cycle.

TITLE: Controls Engineer

REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager

SALARY: £45 -60k + overtime rates available

CORE HOURS: 38 (phone number removed) Mon-Thu, 8.00-1.00 Fri) Flexible

HOLIDAYS: 25 + Public & Bank

THE ROLE

• As controls engineer you will be working alongside mechanical and electrical design engineers to design, programme and commission bespoke automation machinery.
  
  
• You will be utilising your skills and experience to write full machinery PLC software from scratch, create screens and programme HMI’s, programme a range of robot’s and produce supporting technical documentation.
  
  
• You will also play a key role in departmental and company continuous improvements
  
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
• Determine customer/process requirements from discussions and technical documentation.
  
  
• Produce customer sign off and technical documentation such as functional design specifications and system manuals.
  
  
• Fully test and commission the equipment and machinery to ensure a successful FAT & SAT.
  
  
• Programme a range of robots including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa.
  
  
• Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customers and regulatory requirements to ensure software designs are perfectly aligned.
  
  
• Ensure relevant software design documents are issued in line with the schedule, enabling project deadlines to be met.
  
  
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure suitable equipment function and operation within cost and schedule.
  
  
• Liaise with electrical design and mechanical engineers to determine suitable system requirements.
  
  
• Communicate accurate project status to the project leads, enabling pro-active planning.
  
  
• Alongside the wider design team produce required technical documentation complying with UK and international standards and machinery directive, including risk assessments and machinery manuals.
  
  
• Provide site support for customer meetings, projects scoping and SAT activities.
  
  KEY SKILLS
  
  
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell programming software. (TIA Portal, RSLogix, WinCC etc).
  
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
  
• Willingness to travel (within the UK and abroad).
  
  
• Possess a good understanding of engineering principles in control system design.
  
  
• Good level of problem-solving skills.
  
  
• An ability to deliver simple solutions to technical problems.
  
  
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise.
  
  
• Experience in carrying out technical calculations.
  
  
• Excellent personal motivation and ability to handle pressure.
  
  
• Experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design.
  
  
• Experience with robotics and automation
  
  QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
  
  
• Degree/equivalent or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
  
  
• HND, HNC, BTEC