Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in automation machinery seeks a Controls Engineer in Gloucester. The role involves system development, PLC programming, and customer support. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a positive attitude, along with the ability to travel for project needs.

Benefits

Excellent Life assurance package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.
• Proven experience with PLC, HMI and motion programming.
• Knowledge of robotic applications and vision systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Controls Systems for automated machinery.
• Carry out software & hardware configuration of control systems.
• Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion Control

Communication skills

Robotic applications

Education

HNC / HND in Software related discipline

Tools

Rockwell Logix

Siemens Control systems

Job description

Omega Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Omega Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

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Principal Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Omega Resource Group

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Gloucester, UK

Shift: Days

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum + Benefits

My client is looking for a Controls Engineer 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 adhere to and always apply all workplace management rules consistently.

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. Travel is approximately 2-3 weeks in duration for 4-5 times per annum but will vary depending on projects.

What we can Controls Engineer

• Excellent Life assurance package

• Excellent working environment and supportive culture

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates who are currently a Controls Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Technician with an automation background may be suitable for this position

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Science

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering

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