Control Systems Engineer

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Control Systems Engineer

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Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Leading designers and manufacturers of large robots and manipulators for a range of leading international brands immediately seeking a Controls Engineer to join team

Control Systems Engineer

£50,000 - £65,000 + c10% Profit Share + Pension + Share Scheme + 32 Days Holiday

East Glasgow

Ref: 24173

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

Design & development of control systems for new & existing products
Configure, program & troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens / Rockwell / Allen Bradley), HMIs & other control components to meet customer requirements
Collaborate with other engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure control systems are integrated with other subsystems
Testing & verification to ensure systems meet performance & safety requirements
Develop & maintain documentation including specifications, schematics & manuals
Provide technical support & troubleshooting for control systems
Travel to customer sites worldwide for installation & services – typically 10 weeks per year
Control Sytems Engineer - The Person:

HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or relevant field
Prior experience in control system design & implementation
Knowledge of control theory, control algorithms & feedback systems
PLC programming & HMI design experience – ideally Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen Bradley Studio 5000
Be familiar with functional safety & regulations – ISO 13849
Willing to travel (up to 10 weeks per year) & directly deal with customers
Electrical CAD software (EPlan) knowledge is beneficial
An understanding of analogue electrical circuits & components would be an advantage
Would be beneficial to have experience of Hydraulic systems & components
Located in the Glasgow area easily commutable from Hamilton, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingstone, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.

For further information call John Anderson

AE1

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