Senior Control Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international leader in automation seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to oversee PLC controls and software solutions across various projects. With a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000, alongside a robust benefits package, this role also offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Ideal for experienced professionals looking for dynamic project involvement in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs preferred.
• Ability to travel for commissioning.
• Experience with automation and production machinery design.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC controls and software solutions for automated machinery.
• Deliver control systems complying with standards.
• Program and commission robots (KUKA, Fanuc, ABB).
• Test and debug software applications.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Project management

Programming (PLC)

Automation design

Robotics

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An international leader in their field, part of a global group with a high volume of new business have now created a number of Senior Controls Engineer roles to take the technical lead for a number of projects in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

£60,000 - £80,000 + Profit Share + Overtime + Full Benefits Package

Northern Ireland - relocation assistance available

Ref: 24489

Senior Control Engineer - The Role:

• Be responsible for the creation and development of PLC controls and software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects
• Deliver control and safety systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standards
• Programming and commissioning of various robots - KUKA / Fanuc / ABB
• Test and debug software applications and produce detailed test plans
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members
• Be responsible for testing within the factory test and on customer sites
• Be part of a team dedicated to delivering projects to plan and budget

Senior Control Engineer - The Person:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role ideally with experience in Rockwell / Allen Bradley though other PLCs will be considered and training can be provided
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering machine control system projects to required timescale and budget
• Experienced in automation and production machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approach
• Experience of working with vision systems, HMIs, motion control or robotics would be beneficial
• A highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customers
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally for commissioning, 1-2 weeks a few times per year
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.

Located in the Dundee area, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to experienced individuals based who are currently living in the UK who require sponsorship.