Control System Engineer in Newport

JOB TITLE: Controls Engineer

LOCATION: Telford

SALARY: £55 – 70k

ROLE SUMMARY

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, commissioning and acceptance of automated assembly lines and machines. Full life cycle responsibilities of projects include designing to customer standards, producing an FDS, HMI design and commissioning, safety matrix development and safety/run at rate buy-off activities.

Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and communication network design is required, as well as a thorough knowledge of the safety requirements related to automated assembly lines. Understanding of robot integration expected. Experience in computer programming, robot programming, EPLAN and automated welding processes are considered an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role involves but is not limited to:-

• Design and program complex automation solutions throughout project lifecycles, including supervise the installation at the customer\’s facility
• Creation of functional design specification
• Work on multi line projects as part of a team
• Effective communications with Electrical, Mechanical, Process and Shop floor departments regarding design changes and issues.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities across the department
• Effective management of program back-ups and version control
• Investigate, troubleshoot & resolve automation failures
• Good management of design and commission time. Able to effectively hit project milestones
• A good team player, willing to assist other controls engineers on other projects
• Eliminate the risk of spill of non-conforming product through the processes with automated solutions
• Integration of cell upgrades through hardware and software additions

SKILLS

• Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing /Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience programming of automated production lines
• Extensive knowledge of PLC and HMI design and commissioning
• Extensive knowledge in TIA/Step 7 + Safety & Startdrive/Starter
• Fully fluent in ladder, graph and SCL languages
• Extensive knowledge in Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flex
• Advanced knowledge in Allen Bradley/Rockwell software
• Advanced knowledge of DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE and other communication protocols
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic safety principles and design.
• Excellent knowledge of resistance welding, electrical standards and latest safety standards
• Good understanding of motion control and robot integration