Controls Design Engineer

Kion Group AG; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in material handling solutions seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to design and implement control solutions for automated systems. You will develop PLC software, commission control systems and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in controls engineering, industrial automation, and hold relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers the opportunity for significant travel across the UK and EMEA.

Qualifications

• Experience designing control systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Full UK Driving Licence for travel up to 60% required.
• Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control solutions for automated systems.
• Produce PLC software and visualization systems.
• Commission control systems on site and support system commissioning.

Skills

Controls engineering expertise

PLC software development

HMI and SCADA systems knowledge

Industrial automation experience

Understanding of Electrical schematics

Knowledge of Industrial Networks

Software testing and emulation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

E-plan

Job description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be directly involved in designing and implementing control solutions for world-class automated material handling systems and execute this by ensuring consistent standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team. You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLC’s, HMIs, and SCADA systems following this through to the testing and commissioning phases while having an awareness of the cost, timescale, and requirements of the material handling project. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a global and dynamic engineering community and have valuable input in the design and execution of some of the most impressive and innovative material handling systems across the globe!****Das bieten wir:******About Dematic:**Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. ****Aufgaben und Qualifikationen:******Key Responsibilities:*** Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting\exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.* Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.* Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.* Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.* Deliver controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.* Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive* Produce of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.* Commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.* Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.* Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.**Qualifications & Experience:*** A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is desirable however those with a HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.* Experience in designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.* Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.* Good understanding of PLC development tools.* Proficient with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similar.* Experience working with E-plan is desirable not essential.* Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.* Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards.* Good understanding of distributed control systems.* Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.* Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites both in the UK and across EMEA.*Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*Wenn Sie etwas in der Welt bewegen möchten, sind Sie bei der KION Group am richtigen Ort. In mehr als 100 Ländern weltweit verbessern unsere Lösungen den Material- und Informationsfluss in Produktionsbetrieben, Lagerhallen und Vertriebszentren. Die mehr als 42.000 Personen aus der gesamten Welt in unserer Belegschaft machen den Erfolg von KION aus.Mit unseren internationalen Marken Linde Material Handling, STILL und Baoli sowie den regionalen Marken Fenwick und OM steht die KION Group im Bereich Gabelstapler und Lagertechnik für höchste Technologie- und Servicekompetenz. Dematic verbessert seinen automatisierten Material Handling-Lösungen die intralogistischen Prozesse in Lagerhallen, der Produktion und beim Vertrieb.Wir bieten interessante Stellenangebote und aufregende Karrierechancen auf internationaler Ebene in unseren regionalen und globalen Operating Units und in unseren übergreifenden Gruppenfunktionen in einem innovativen, zukunftsorientierten und schnell wachsenden Sektor. Unsere Kultur ist durch unsere Unternehmenswerte geprägt: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage und Excellence.