Controls Engineer / Manager

WHD Consulting Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Control Engineer Manager for a permanent position in Slough. The role involves developing new PLC control systems, maintaining software, and managing projects within a collaborative team environment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate strong technical skills in control engineering and PLC programming. Opportunities for training and career advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in developing and designing PLC and HMI code.
• Skills in project management and troubleshooting are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Create function blocks in structured text and ladder logic.
• Commission and support special projects and troubleshooting.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Control Philosophy Development

PLC Programming

Electrical Schematics Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Control Engineer Manager - Slough, Berkshire, UK - Permanent

Main purpose of job:

Development of new PLC control system designs and maintaining current software up to date using electrical schematics and Control Philosophy/FDS. Testing of electrical/electronic and control systems, producing detailed design, programming of Allen Bradley (AB) PLCs and HMIs. On site commissioning of special projects when required. Training will also be provided to enhance the software development skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining our range of equipment using Allen Bradley PLCs Micro800, CompactLogix and associated HMIs by writing well-structured PLC/HMI code
• Creating function blocks in structured text and ladder logic, taking forward our intuitive HMI style across all our platforms
• Able to work with senior management and develop a clear to understand Control philosophy and when agreed a detailed FDS leading to clear concise software and maintain documentation
• An understanding of how to integrate the system into customer’s overall control system using Ethernet and Modbus protocols
• Help troubleshoot issues with software and hardware in Test department when required
• Reporting, communicating and working with other departments as a team
• Planning, managing own projects and work packages
• Commissioning and start-up of larger special projects when service need assistance
• Provide Tier 3 software support to colleagues and customers when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Controls based qualification
• Be able to develop and design code for PLC and HMI
• Be able to read and understand electrical and control schematics
• Good project management and problem-solving skills
• Give ideas and new concepts to improve the products
• Be flexible and able to work to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects/tasks

Preferred:

• EMC testing experience
• Good understanding of water/process engineering
• Fault finding and be able to work comfortably up to 480-500Vac
• Work with technical author and test team in the development of test protocols for production

If this could be of possible interest - please let me know ASAP. Interviews can be arranged on short notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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