Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Salary: circa GBP60,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to complement our established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions as part of a range of automated machinery projects.
Responsibilities
* Write and develop software, PLC and HMI code for automation projects.
* Design electrical control systems for special purpose automated machinery.
* Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the Machinery Directive and applicable standards.
* Design electrical systems, select components, and generate detailed circuit diagrams.
* Integrate various robots (SCARA, Delta, 6-axis).
* Liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members; communicate effectively at all levels.
* Follow projects from design, through development and commissioning of machine control and safety systems.
* Create electrical documentation, including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, Bills of Materials and bills of materials.
* Ensure compliance with European and international safety standards and select & procure necessary components.
Qualifications
* At least 5 years of experience in software design and PLC coding.
* Experience with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment (advantageous).
* Comprehensive electrical design experience for machine automation using ePlan.
* Knowledge of national and international electrical standards for machine design, safety systems and CE marking.
* Degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required.
Benefits
* Excellent benefits package.
* Opportunity to progress into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers.
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