Controls Engineer

Irvine
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This UK-based company is a leading specialist in the design, manufacture, and support of materials and devices used across the defence, security, and industrial sectors used in critical applications worldwide. With a strong order book and continuing growth of the business they are now expanding their controls and automation team to deliver on a range of automation projects within their new manufacturing plant.

Controls Engineer

£50,000 - £60,000 + Pension + Healthcare, Employee Assistance and Retail Discount schemes

Ayrshire

Ref: 24348

Controls Engineer - The Role:

PLC Control & Software Development: Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems (Omron) and software solutions tailored to special-purpose automated machinery.

Standards Compliance: Ensure all control and safety systems comply with relevant national and international regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, CE).

Robot Programming & Commissioning: Program and commission industrial robots, including Staubli to meet specific automation requirements.

Design, organise, support, advise and conduct safe trials and tests as required for any system or processes in support of trials or investigations, with analysis, conclusions and recommendations as appropriate

Organise, instruct and support operational staff on the methods and steps to be followed when using any PLC controlled equipment for each plant/ area

Provide technical support for the maintenance of all programmable and electrical systems across the business

Controls Engineer - The Person:

Experience in industrial automation and control systems, with a strong background in delivering complex machine control projects on time and within budget.

Proficient in PLC programming, with hands-on experience in Omron systems beneficial; open to leveraging skills with other PLC platforms, with training available if required.

Proven track record in automation and production machinery design.

Strong customer-facing skills with a commercial mindset; adept at interpreting client requirements and delivering tailored solutions.

Located in Ayrshire, this role would be commutable from; Irvine, Kilmarnock, Prestwick, Ayr and Glasgow.

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