Job Description
Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do?
At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe giving them the vital edge in their markets.
As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we're a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.
We are currently seeking a Controls System Engineer based in Redditch with hybrid working available. Travel is required to customer sites when needed.
Key Tasks:
* The Control Systems Engineer will perform the role of Electrical Project Engineer in terms of control system definition, standards, design, specification and concept
* Responsible for application engineering of HMI/PLC systems for fully automated Warehouse Control Systems
* To function as a key player within a project team to deliver the system, fully tested and documented to site to the required specifications and project schedule
* Involvement in system definition
* Design, coding, specification and test of PLC, HMI and AC drive software
* Focal point for on-site technical & commissioning
* Create and maintain good relations with customers and suppliers
* Company representation at both internal and external meetings
* May be required to provide out of hours support for installed control systems
* May be required to provide on the job training for internal and external resources
* May be required to provide technical support to sales department and assist in the preparation and presentation of sales tenders and proposals
Your background:
* Industrial experience is required with sound knowledge of all or some of the following hardware platform and associated programming languages – Beckhoff, Siemens S7, Rockwell (Allen Bradley)
* Be able to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
* Excellent word processing and spread sheet skills
* Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installation would also be of benefit
* Application knowledge of industrial warehouse systems (cranes, monorails, etc.) would be a distinct advantage
* Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (e.g. PROFIBUS, ASI), AC drives and design experience of HMI systems would be an advantage
We Offer:
Swisslog is part of a global organisation that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:
* A great working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Working with advanced technologies
* Future-oriented projects with leading brands
* Hands on training & skills development
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