Automation Controls Engineer - automated manufacturing equipment in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer in Manchester, UK. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in PLC programming within a regulated environment. Responsibilities include specifying control systems, managing technical issues with automation machines, and developing manufacturing techniques. Compensation includes a salary up to around $150K with benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming and controls troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RS232, Ethernet/IP protocols needed.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design control systems for production equipment.
• Develop manufacturing techniques for high-volume usage.
• Maintain validation lifecycle documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Controls troubleshooting

Vision systems

JAVA

Python

SQL

Communication protocols

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Keyence

Cognex

Teledyne

Job description

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InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire a fulltime / permanent Automation Controls Engineer for a client in Southern New Hampshire.

This requires being onsite 5 days a week.

!!!! MUST BE A US or Greencard Holder !!!!!

The Product Development Automation Controls Engineer will work as member of the company's innovative product design teams to specify, engineer, integrate, validate and support automated manufacturing equipment for the mass production of the company's innovations.

• Specify, design and manage control and data acquisition systems including electrical, pneumatic, communication and data storage functions, for new and existing production equipment
• Interact daily with large automation equipment integrators including progress tracking and technical and program issues are quickly resolved
• Develop robust cutting-edge manufacturing techniques for high-volume use
• Generate and maintain validation lifecycle documentation
• Effectively and proactively identify root-causes of observed issues or control systems risks, then complete robust, sustained corrective actions
• Utilize machine data and database elements to develop visible process performance tools for engineering and operations daily process monitoring
• Maintain frequent and regular contact with operations, engineering and quality departments to understand and address observed or perceived issues with equipment, systems and reporting

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience with PLC programming, vision systems, and controls troubleshooting in a highly regulated medical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of and ability to use RS232, Ethernet/IP, and remote I/O communications protocols
• Demonstrated proficiency with Keyence, Cognex, Teledyne, or similar vision systems
• Understanding of and/or ability to use JAVA, Python, SQL and/or Visual Basic
• Understanding and ability to use Excel, Word, Access, and all related computer software for machine design, programming, backup, and monitoring
• Experience with various sensor technologies including but not limited to 0-20ma, 4-20ma, 0-5VDC, and 0-10VDC analog signals
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities daily

Compensation includes base salary up to around $150K (maybe a little more), bonus and full benefits package.

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