Control System Engineer

My client are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to join their growing team. You will be part of a team of skilled engineers providing solutions for a multitude of manufacturing industries. The company, design, manufacture and install a wide range of complex automated systems using the very latest robotics, servo, PLC and vision systems combined with innovative design to deliver the full product life cycle. TITLE: Controls Engineer REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager SALARY: £45 -60k + overtime rates available CORE HOURS: 38 (phone number removed) Mon-Thu, 8.00-1.00 Fri) Flexible HOLIDAYS: 25 + Public & Bank THE ROLE * As controls engineer you will be working alongside mechanical and electrical design engineers to design, programme and commission bespoke automation machinery. * You will be utilising your skills and experience to write full machinery PLC software from scratch, create screens and programme HMI’s, programme a range of robot’s and produce supporting technical documentation. * You will also play a key role in departmental and company continuous improvements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Determine customer/process requirements from discussions and technical documentation. * Produce customer sign off and technical documentation such as functional design specifications and system manuals. * Fully test and commission the equipment and machinery to ensure a successful FAT & SAT. * Programme a range of robots including ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa. * Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customers and regulatory requirements to ensure software designs are perfectly aligned. * Ensure relevant software design documents are issued in line with the schedule, enabling project deadlines to be met. * Liaise with suppliers to ensure suitable equipment function and operation within cost and schedule. * Liaise with electrical design and mechanical engineers to determine suitable system requirements. * Communicate accurate project status to the project leads, enabling pro-active planning. * Alongside the wider design team produce required technical documentation complying with UK and international standards and machinery directive, including risk assessments and machinery manuals. * Provide site support for customer meetings, projects scoping and SAT activities. KEY SKILLS * Experience with Siemens and Rockwell programming software. (TIA Portal, RSLogix, WinCC etc). * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. * Willingness to travel (within the UK and abroad). * Possess a good understanding of engineering principles in control system design. * Good level of problem-solving skills. * An ability to deliver simple solutions to technical problems. * Excellent time management and ability to prioritise. * Experience in carrying out technical calculations. * Excellent personal motivation and ability to handle pressure. * Experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design. * Experience with robotics and automation QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE * Degree/equivalent or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science. * HND, HNC, BTEC