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Controls & Automation Engineer

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5 months ago
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My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Glasgow. You will be working with a successful manufacturer, that have a culture on site that is results-driven with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The company is well established, financially stable and has earned a reputation as an excellent employer.

If you are looking to advance your skills and knowledge, work on exciting projects and build a long term career where you can advance further, then this could be the position for you!
As part of their team, you will create / modify and provide support for automated systems for use in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with departmental and corporate leadership to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments
Lead collaborative discussions between leadership to determine automation capabilities and goals
Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation
Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades
Develop new robot programs as well as modify existing programs
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Create new and modify / troubleshoot existing control systemsRequirements:

Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing
Strong ability with software testing and validation
Superb communication and organizational skills
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Knowledge of ABB / KUKA / Universal Robots Robot Systems, configuration and programming
Good knowledge of industrial networks such as Profinet/ ethernet IP / Ethercat
Knowledge of automated inspection / Vision systems would be an advantage

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