Control System Engineer

Gi Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering business in Stockport is looking for a Control System Engineer. This position entails proficiency in PLC programming, electrical design, and requires travel within the UK and overseas. Ideal candidates will have experience with Rockwell RSLogix5000 and must hold a valid UK driving license. The role offers competitive benefits including a pension plan and holidays. Join the team at an exciting time of growth.

Benefits

23 holidays per annum

Pension 5% Employee, 3% Employer

Sick Pay

Site Pay up to £100 p/day

Xmas bonus

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC, HMI, and Motion control.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle required.
• Valid passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in electrical design and control panel assembly.
• Travel up to 2 weeks worldwide for machine installations.
• Maintain a good understanding of machine safety.

Skills

PLC Programming - Rockwell Preferred

Motion Control

HMI Design

Software Design

Electrical Design

HND Experience - Beneficial

Food Industry Experience - Beneficial

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix5000

EPlan

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Due to expansion, a family-owned Engineering business is looking for a Control System Engineer to join their team at an exciting time of growth. The role will include travel within the UK and overseas and the successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and own vehicle, along with a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Rockwell RSLogix5000 (or similar software), PLC, HMI and Motion control.
• Electrical Design with EPlan and AutoCAD.
• Full Electrical Control Panel Assembly including backplate layout and drilling, cutting trunking, cable labeling and wiring/testing.
• Travel up to 2 weeks at a time worldwide to support the installation of new machine designs on site.
• Support progression within the role and career ladder.
• Maintain good understanding of Machine Safety and work to a range of Standards.

Skills and Experience

• PLC Programming - Rockwell Preferred
• Motion Control
• HMI Design
• Software Design
• Electrical Design
• HND Experience - Beneficial
• Food Industry Experience - Beneficial

Benefits

• Holidays 23 per annum (3 days reserved for Xmas Shut down)
• Pension 5% Employee, 3% Employer
• Sick Pay two weeks half pay in tandem with SSP, in any rolling 12-month period.
• Site Pay £65 p/day up to £100 p/day.
• Xmas bonus

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