Control Systems Engineer

Executive Network Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and program industrial automation systems. The role involves overseeing projects from initial specification to commissioning. Candidates should possess expertise in PLC programming and robotics, as well as a relevant degree in engineering. This opportunity offers competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth in a major international engineering group.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Sick pay

Investment in training

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in PLC automation and low-level industrial control systems.
• Experience in design and optimisation of turnkey automation projects.
• Familiarity with safety standards and electrical circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control systems and integrate into robotic cells.
• Supervise installation and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Support new project specification and tendering processes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotic integration

Problem solving

Electrical circuitry

Education

BSc / HNC Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - PLC industrial control

Technical Network have been retained to recruit a number of experienced PLC Control System Engineers design & programme turnkey automation & robotic assembly systems for manufacturing clients throughout Europe. Backed by a major international engineering group this is a brand new venture and an immediate appointment is required for a experienced PLC Programmer to become an integral member of the team.

Location

West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Kidderminster, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury areas)

Salary – to £55,000 + paid overtime + benefits

As the PLC controls subject matter expert you will be responsible for overseeing successful execution of multiple turnkey automation projects – from initial FDS/specification, design, simulation and commissioning robot production cells for automated assembly lines within customers manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design of industrial control systems, PLC & HMI programming and integration into robot production cells
• Support specification and tendering for new projects
• Supervise installation, commissioning and FAT / buy off at customer facility
• Provide technical support to resolve electrical and automation failures or build issues

Experience

You will already be an experienced PLC Programmer, Control Systems Engineer or Industrial Automation Engineer with an expert knowledge of PLC automation and associated low level industrial control systems and how to best implement and improve the use of technology to optimise a high volume production environment.

• BSc / HNC Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering or similar
• Design, programming & commissioning PLC control systems for capital equipment / automation projects
• Expert knowledge of Siemens TIA & S7 or Allen Bradley PLCs plus associated HMI / vision systems / robotic integration / IoT / Industry 4.0 / MES
• Proven experience designing and optimising turnkey industrial automation projects in automotive or similar high volume manufacturing processes; eg : welded assembly, product assembly & test, powertrain assembly, EV / battery tray build etc
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and industrial communication networks
• Good appreciation of electrical circuitry and safety standards and how they apply
• Proven structured problem solving methods and experience of process change management
• Flexibility to travel with UK & Europe for on site commissioning

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PLC Programmer or Control Systems Engineer to be part of a brand new venture and influence the growth of the operation. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, as a member of the senior technical team, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business and staffing as the business continues to quote and win significant new business throughout UK and European automotive manufacturing sector. In return our client is offering an excellent salary, paid overtime, full expenses when traveling abroad, pension contribution, life assurance and sick pay. In addition further investment in technical and professional training and career advancement is available.

Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk