Controls Engineer

iCOMAT Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

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Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

ICOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company with game changing technology that delivers the lightest structures possible for aerospace and automotive, at a scale, rate and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.

We have ensured iCOMAT is made up of people with the drive and imagination to grow a business that will revolutionise the use of composite materials to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes and spacecraft.

We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 and OEMs. The business has 3 main divisions that focus on the development of automated production machines, development of software design and production tools and lastly the operation of the factory.

Now working with >25 customers (multiple leading OEMs) and earlier this year we completed the largest ever Series A in composites manufacturing (link) to fuel a significant scale-up with growth plans that will see the business multiply in size over the next 2-3 years and expand operations into Europe and the US.

The business currently has facilities in Gloucester UK (Factory 1), Bristol UK (Hardware R&D Centre) and in Athens GR (Software R&D Centre).

As we scale and grow, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us continue driving this transformation. If you\’re ready to be part of a pioneering team that’s reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of technology, we want to hear from you!

Objectives of this Role

· Contributing to the development of the control program and operator interface for the iCOMAT tool.

· Supporting other team members during design, build and testing of the system.

· Supporting acceptance testing and onsite commissioning for customer sales.

What will you be doing?

· Participating in Project Specifications for full life cycle design process.

· Writing software for PLCs, SCADA and HMIs.

· Working between a number of departments to ensure smooth communication and efficient delivery of projects.

· Maintaining well commented and structured code.

· Verifying robustness of PLC software through scenario-based testing and edge case analysis.

· New machine commissioning at our facility in Gloucester.

· Lead control based Continuous Improvement activities in Gloucester.

· Control Panel wiring and testing.

· Assist with CE certification of plant and equipment.

· On-site commissioning at customers site during installation.

· Occasional on-site support at customers sites as and when required.

· Flexibility to support the Bristol Engineering team as and when required.

What do we need from you?

· We appreciate relevant engineering qualifications, but we equally value practical hands on experience.

· PLC Programming experience (Beckhoff preferable, although others will be considered [Allen-Bradley, Siemens etc])

· HMI Programming experience (Beckhoff preferable, although others will be considered [Allen-Bradley, Siemens etc])

· Demonstrated experience in working with Servo Drives, Motion Control Products, Fieldbus devices and pneumatics.

· Demonstrated experience with electrical panel wiring for commercial machinery and equipment.

· Related electrical qualification (18th Edition, NVQ, ECS Panel Builder) would be preferred.

· Experience of robot motion beneficial.

· Experience of G-Code or similar would be beneficial.

· Willing to travel for on-site commission work (Estimated 10% of time).

· Awareness of machinery safety related to CE marking.

Why iCOMAT?

· Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme.

· Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

· Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.

· Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a \”UK Startup to Watch,\” iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.

· Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.Ready to be part of something big?

Apply now to learn more and join us on our exciting journey!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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