Controls Engineer
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Leicestershire
£45,000 - £55,000 + 25 days holiday
The Company
Our client has been a staple within the area for over 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke automation solutions across numerous industries on a global scale. With a single site producing approximately £10 million turnover, this privately owned business is well established in their market.
With an engineer heavy environment, this forward-thinking company offer exciting technical solutions which look at improving manufacturing efficiencies, reducing labour costs and supporting new and innovative technology.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join this dynamic and thriving business due to a recent leaver. With customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, the business delivers precision-engineered solutions to some of the world's most advanced manufacturing sectors. The successful Controls Engineer will be involved in full project lifecycle from concept through site installation & commissioning and be responsible for all software elements of the project. The Controls Engineer will:
* Create all technical documentation (at both design and commissioning stage)
* Design and develop electrical control systems
* Carry out all PLC Programming in Siemens (Omron or Rockwell)
* Test in simulation (FAT) before travelling to site to perform SAT
* Travel to site to complete commissioning before final sign off (Up to 20% of your time)
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Controls Engineer role you will need:
* A relevant qualification i.e. Electrical/Controls Apprenticeship/HNC or Degree
* Siemens PLC experience (Rockwell/Allen Bradley or Omron would also be advantageous)
* A desire to OR previous experience working within a Commissioning role having travelled to clients' sites (Up to 20% of your time)
* Strong communication skills and a methodical, detail-oriented approach
The Benefits
For this Controls Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:
* £45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
* 25 days annual leave
* Time off in lieu
* Company pension
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