Controls Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics manufacturer in East Glasgow seeks a Controls Engineer to design and develop control systems for innovative products. Candidates should have experience in PLC programming and control theory. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers a salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 plus benefits. Regular travel to customer sites worldwide is expected.

Benefits

Profit share

Pension

Share scheme

32 days holiday

Qualifications

• Prior experience in control system design & implementation.
• Knowledge of control theory and feedback systems.
• Willing to travel up to 10 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Design & development of control systems for new & existing products.
• Configure, program & troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• Testing & verification of systems to meet performance requirements.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

Electrical engineering knowledge

HMI design

Team collaboration

Education

HND/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

EPlan

Job description

Overview

Leading designers and manufacturers of large robots and manipulators for a range of leading international brands are seeking a Controls Engineer to join the team.

Salary & Benefits

£50,000 - £65,000 + c10% Profit Share + Pension + Share Scheme + 32 Days Holiday

Location: East Glasgow

Ref: 24173

Controls Engineer - The Role

• Design & development of control systems for new & existing products
• Configure, program & troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens / Rockwell / Allen Bradley), HMIs & other control components to meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with other engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure control systems are integrated with other subsystems
• Testing & verification to ensure systems meet performance & safety requirements
• Develop & maintain documentation including specifications, schematics & manuals
• Provide technical support & troubleshooting for control systems
• Travel to customer sites worldwide for installation & services - typically 10 weeks per year

Controls Engineer - The Person (Qualifications)

• HND/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or relevant field
• Prior experience in control system design & implementation
• Knowledge of control theory, control algorithms & feedback systems
• PLC programming & HMI design experience - ideally Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen Bradly Studio 5000
• Be familiar with functional safety & regulations - ISO 13849
• Willing to travel (up to 10 weeks per year) & directly deal with customers
• Electrical CAD software (EPlan) knowledge is beneficial
• An understanding of analogue electrical circuits & components would be an advantage
• Would be beneficial to have experience of Hydraulic systems & components
• Located in the Glasgow area easily commutable from Hamilton, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingstone, Motherwell and Cumbernauld

For further information call John Anderson