Packaging Automation: Control Systems Engineer (R&D)

Automation Experts; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Automation Experts in Cheshire, UK, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to develop PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software for bespoke packaging machinery. You will own projects from design through commissioning, collaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams.

The role offers hands-on commissioning, fault-finding and R&D activities with travel to UK and overseas locations. Strong emphasis on safety standards and system integration within a vibrant R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC software development skills for machine control applications.
• Multi-axis servo motion control.
• Experience configuring and developing servo and motion control systems.
• HMI software development.
• Design and implementation of operator interfaces for automated machinery.
• Functional safety and machine regulations.
• Knowledge of safety systems, regulations and standards associated with industrial machinery.
• Project delivery and customer interaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support projects from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Developing PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software.
• Create control system software for bespoke packaging machinery projects.
• Take ownership from initial design specification through coding, testing, commissioning and customer training.
• Collaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams.
• Work closely with mechanical design, service and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Investigating and developing new technologies.
• Contribute to R&D activities and evaluate new equipment and control technologies.
• Fault-finding and upgrading existing machinery.
• Support machine installations and commissioning activities in the UK and overseas.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo motion control

HMI development

Functional safety

Project delivery

Customer interaction

Tools

TCP/IP

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

Automation Experts in Cheshire, UK, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to develop PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software for bespoke packaging machinery. You will own projects from design through commissioning, collaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams.

The role offers hands-on commissioning, fault-finding and R&D activities with travel to UK and overseas locations. Strong emphasis on safety standards and system integration within a vibrant R&D environment.