Control Systems Engineer - Allen Bradley Focused

Express Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension scheme

25 days holiday + stats

non-contractual bonus scheme

death in service pay (x2 salary)

Job summary

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing manufacturer of special purpose machinery on behalf of a global client base. They seek a Control Systems Engineer with proven Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC programming experience to join their team near Derby.

You will design, program and maintain PLCs/HMI and support legacy systems, with a 38-hour week and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls or similar field.
• Proven experience in Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLCs.
• Experience with legacy Mitsubishi PLCs highly desirable.
• Experience in HMI control system design and implementation.
• Ability to read, interpret and update technical diagrams, user manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program Rockwell and Mitsubishi PLCs, as well as design and implement HMI's.
• Provide technical support on legacy control systems and automation machinery.
• Carry out FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning projects.
• Ensure all documentation is updated regularly, particularly user manuals, BOMs and technical specification packs.
• Perform integrations of modern controls software with existing legacy systems.
• Maintain and improve control across a range of special purpose machinery and equipment, including servo control systems, rotary systems, conveyors and packaging machinery.
• Adhere to all standard operational procedures (SOPs).
• Respond to technical breakdowns on machinery and perform full reboots and reconfigurations if required.
• Attending meetings with customers to support the sales department and understand their stringent requirements.

Skills

Rockwell PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

HMI design & implementation

FAT/SAT testing

Control systems experience

Schematic reading

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing manufacturer of special purpose machinery on behalf of a global client base. Due to continued investment in their R&D department, they are looking for a Control Systems Engineer with proven Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC programming experience to join their team at their office located just on the outskirts of Derby.

The successful candidate will be heavily involved in all aspects of controls engineering, including programming, design, implementation and maintenance of PLCs and HMIs.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£55,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous benefits packaged including a pension scheme, 25 days holiday + stats, non-contractual bonus scheme and death in service pay (x2 salary).

You will be contracted to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Furthermore, you will benefit from flexible start/finish times, with an early 1pm finish most Fridays (work 9:30am-3:30pm every 1 in 3 Fridays as per rota).

Skills & Experience

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation & Controls or similar field
• Proven experience in control system design, development and programming of Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLCs
• Experienced in programming and maintaining legacy Mitsubishi PLCs highly desirable
• Experience in HMI control system design and implementation
• Able to perform full scale FATs and SATs
• Previous experience working with special purpose machinery and bespoke packaging machines highly desirable
• Ability to read, interpret and update technical diagrams, user manuals and schematics
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program Rockwell and Mitsubishi PLCs, as well as design and implement HMI's
• Provide technical support on legacy control systems and automation machinery
• Carry out FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning projects
• Ensure all documentation is updated regularly, particularly user manuals, BOMs and technical specification packs
• Perform integrations of modern controls software with existing legacy systems
• Maintain and improve control across a range of special purpose machinery and equipment, including servo control systems, rotary systems, conveyors and packaging machinery
• Adhere to all standard operational procedures (SOPs)
• Respond to technical breakdowns on machinery and perform full reboots and reconfigurations if required
• Attending meetings with customers to support the sales department and understand their stringent requirements

Job Location

Derby, Derbyshire

Salary

Up to c£55,000 per annum D.O.E

Job Type and Hours

Full Time, Monday - Friday (38 Hours Per Week), Perm

• pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + stats
• non-contractual bonus scheme
• death in service pay (x2 salary)