Controls & Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to enhance their automation capabilities. In this role, you will design and implement automation systems, collaborate with leadership, and support technology upgrades, while advancing your skills in a results-driven environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• Experience in designing and implementing automated systems in manufacturing.
• Strong skills in software testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated systems for diverse manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess automation capabilities and goals.
• Support existing automation technology with upgrades.

Skills

Software testing

PLC Programming

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of industrial networks

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

TIA Portal

ABB Robots

KUKA Robots

Universal Robots

Job description

Job Description

My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Glasgow. You will be working with a successful manufacturer, that have a culture on site that is results-driven with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The company is well established, financially stable and has earned a reputation as an excellent employer.

If you are looking to advance your skills and knowledge, work on exciting projects and build a long term career where you can advance further, then this could be the position for you!

As part of their team, you will create / modify and provide support for automated systems for use in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with departmental and corporate leadership to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments
• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership to determine automation capabilities and goals
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades
• Develop new robot programs as well as modify existing programs
• Design EOAT and components in Autodesk inventor
• Create new and modify / troubleshoot existing control systems

Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
• Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing
• Strong ability with software testing and validation
• Superb communication and organizational skills
• PLC Programming of Siemens S7 with TIA Portal Experience
• Knowledge of ABB / KUKA / Universal Robots Robot Systems, configuration and programming
• Good knowledge of industrial networks such as Profinet/ ethernet IP / Ethercat
• Knowledge of automated inspection / Vision systems would be an advantage