Senior Control Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to take the technical lead in projects across the UK and internationally. Responsibilities include developing PLC controls for automated machinery and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a strong background in automation and programming.

Benefits

Profit Share

Overtime

Full Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Proven track record in delivering machine control system projects.
• Experience with automation, production machinery design, and robotics beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and development of PLC controls and software for automated machinery.
• Deliver control systems that comply with relevant standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Automation

Programming

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

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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.