Controls Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MERITUS is recruiting a Controls Engineer for a client in Telford to design and deliver bespoke automation solutions across Aerospace, Defence, FMCG and Agriculture sectors. The role focuses on PLC programming, commissioning, testing and on-site support for projects in the UK and abroad.

You will work on Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, develop structured control software, configure drives and industrial networks, and travel as required to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
• PLC software development including ladder logic and structured programming.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
• Experience configuring drives and inverter systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Experience testing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Excellent communication skills with customers.
• Willingness to travel UK/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC software using Allen Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
• Develop structured control software including ladder logic and function blocks.
• Configure industrial communications including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
• Configure AC/DC drives and inverter systems.
• Develop and tune PID control loops for process applications.
• Test and validate hardware and software prior to delivery.
• Commission new automation systems on customer sites in the UK and overseas.
• Provide technical support and diagnostics remotely and on-site.
• Deliver customer training after project completion.
• Support development of robot and PLC software solutions.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured programming

Industrial communications

PID control

On-site commissioning

Customer interaction

Tools

Rockwell Automation tools

Siemens S7 tooling

Job description

Overview

MERITUS are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join our client in Telford that design bespoke systems solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Defence, FMCG and Agriculture.

CONTROLS ENGINEER - Up to £50,000 per annum - Telford, Shropshire - PLC PROGRAMMING NEEDED - FAST PROCESS - SECTOR: Systems Integration / Aerospace

MERITUS are working with an innovative engineering business specialising in advanced automation and control systems to recruit a Controls Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team, developing PLC software, commissioning bespoke automation systems and supporting customers across a variety of industrial applications both in the UK and overseas.

If you have a strong background in PLC programming and enjoy seeing projects through from development and testing to on-site commissioning, we\'d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC software using Allen Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
• Develop structured control software including ladder logic, statement list and function block programming.
• Configure industrial communications including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
• Configure AC/DC drives and inverter systems.
• Develop and tune PID control loops for process applications including flow, pressure, temperature, humidity and level control.
• Test and validate hardware and software prior to customer delivery.
• Commission new automation systems on customer sites across the UK and internationally.
• Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostics both remotely and on-site.
• Deliver customer training following successful project completion.
• Support the development of robot and PLC software solutions.

About You

We're looking for an engineer with a passion for industrial automation and control systems who enjoys solving technical challenges and working directly with customers.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience programming Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs.
• Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
• PLC software development experience, including ladder logic, function blocks and structured programming.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
• Experience configuring drives and inverter systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience testing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with customers.
• A willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

Desirable Experience

• Ignition SCADA.
• Robot programming.
• Systems, software and hardware development.