Control Systems Engineer - PLC & Automation (Flexible)
Energy Jobline ZR
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Job summary
Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Coventry to design and develop PLC software for bespoke automation systems across multiple industries. The role involves Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and Rockwell Studio 5000, HMI development and safety software, and commissioning on customer sites nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have extensive PLC programming experience, strong fault-finding and documentation skills, and a willingness to travel.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience writing PLC software from first principles for industrial automation or special purpose machinery.
- Machine safety concepts and functional safety principles.
- Experience configuring and commissioning VFDs, servo drives and motion control systems.
- Electrical fault-finding and ability to read electrical schematics.
- Experience producing clear technical documentation including FDS and O&M manuals.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PLC software from first principles using Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.
- Support legacy Siemens S7 Classic, STL and IL software where required.
- Develop HMI and machine safety software in line with project specifications and safety requirements.
- Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems and remote I/O.
- Work with industrial communication networks including ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and FDS.
- Produce project documentation including FDS, commissioning records, test documentation and O&M manuals.
- Carry out software testing, fault-finding and system validation during factory acceptance and site commissioning.
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Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Coventry to design and develop PLC software for bespoke automation systems across multiple industries. The role involves Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and Rockwell Studio 5000, HMI development and safety software, and commissioning on customer sites nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have extensive PLC programming experience, strong fault-finding and documentation skills, and a willingness to travel.
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