Controls Engineer / Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking a Control Engineer Manager to develop and maintain PLC control systems. The role involves writing structured PLC code, project management, and providing software support. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and design code for PLC and HMI.
• Understanding of electrical and control schematics.
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects/tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment using Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Create function blocks in structured text and ladder logic.
• Plan and manage projects and work packages.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

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.