Controls & Automation Engineer

Zachary Daniels; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to enhance their automation systems. This role involves designing new systems, conducting testing, and collaborating with leadership to identify future automation opportunities, offering a significant chance for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated systems in manufacturing.
• Strong ability in software testing.
• Good knowledge of Vision systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated systems for various environments.
• Lead discussions to determine automation capabilities.
• Create road maps for automation projects.

Skills

Software testing and validation

Superb communication

Organizational skills

PLC Programming

Knowledge of industrial networks

Design and implementation of automated systems

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Siemens S7 with TIA Portal

ABB / KUKA / Universal Robots systems

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.

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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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