Controls Engineer

Omega; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday plus all bank-h

Private Medical insurance

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Omega in Gloucester is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop and support control systems for special purpose automated machinery sold worldwide. You will programme PLC/HMI and motion control, configure distributed IO, and integrate vision systems for inspection using Cognex or similar.

You will ensure safety compliance, prepare comprehensive technical documentation, and provide on-site customer support with international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a software related discipline.
• Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming, preferably using listed platforms.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Logix, Studio 5000, FTViewME and Siemens TIA Portal advantageous.
• Knowledge of vision systems preferable and robotics applications.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Able to travel internationally to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.
• Configure networked control systems with distributed IO.
• Program and integrate vision systems for inspection using Cognex or similar.
• Provide control system support for prototype, new machine builds and field equipment.
• Ensure machine safety to relevant international standards.
• Prepare support documents for manufacturing, testing and customer packages.
• Provide customer support and travel on site as required.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
• Participate in product development and ongoing improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Robotics

Communication skills

System integration

Travel willingness

Education

HNC / HND in Software-related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FTViewME

TIA Portal

Siemens controls

Job description

Salary £50,000 to £60,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package

A great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding Controls engineer to join their highly skilled team of engineers.

To provide Controls System development and support of special purpose automated machinery supplied worldwide.

• Carry out a range of PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.
• Carry out software & hardware configuration of networked control systems with distributed Input Output (IO).
• Carry out the programming and integration of vision systems for inspection & measurement using Cognex or similar products.
• Control system support of prototype, new machine builds and existing equipment in the field.
• Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices.
• Prepare support documentation to assist both machine manufacture, testing and customer documentation packages.
• Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site as required.
• To identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
• To actively participate in product development and improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements – Controls Engineer

• Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.
• Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming preferably using
• Rockwell Logix platform, Safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, Studio 5000 and FTViewME. Siemens Control systems & TIA portal advantageous.
• Knowledge and programming of robotic applications preferred (Yaskawa preferred).
• Knowledge of vision systems preferable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.
• Positive attitude with ability to work within culturally diverse environments.
• Helpful and supportive approach to resolution of technical challenges
• Receptive and adaptable to change.
• Able to travel internationally to customer sites.

What we can offer – Controls Engineer

• 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays
• Private Medical insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development

Candidates who are currently a Control Systems Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Automation Engineer could be suitable for this role

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk