(Senior) Control Systems / Automation Engineer

Abbott; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Witney is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance automation processes in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation projects and a background in control systems, particularly with PLC and HMI technologies. This role offers excellent salaries, health benefits, and opportunities to engage in wellness initiatives, all within a highly skilled engineering team.

Benefits

Excellent salaries

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Subsidised canteen

Flexible benefits scheme

Wellness initiatives like couch to 5k and yoga

Qualifications

• Experience in working on automation projects.
• Proven track record in fault finding and modification.
• Ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative solutions for control systems technology.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues on motion control projects.
• Interpret PLC codes and debug issues in automated machinery.

Skills

Automation project management

PLC debugging

HMI programming

Motion control expertise

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Oracle database knowledge

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

Job description

Bring your passion, ideas, and purpose to life in a company that can help you shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.

World Leader in Blood Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings.

We have a Centre of Excellence in Witney for the manufacture of electrodes and biosensors used by patients and healthcare professionals for the day-to-day management of diabetes. The Operations group is the largest team in the Witney facility, producing high volumes of test strips and biosensors each year to the stringent quality standards demanded by European and US authorities and our internal quality systems.

We have an opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join our Operations Group, working across all aspects of the manufacturing area of the business.

The role of the Controls Engineer is to provide an innovative approach to problem solving and stay abreast of current development in control systems technology to ensure the most effective solutions are applied to problems. Collaborating with engineering colleagues, you will be working on systems for motion control equipment, interpret PLC codes, debug issues and aid continuous improvement activities.

To be successful, you will need experience of working on automation projects and developing solutions to complex automation needs. You will be qualified to HNC level or higher in an Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering discipline, however proven industry experience backed up by a recognised engineering apprenticeship will be considered. You need a track record of fault finding and modification to PLC, HMI, Motion Control for automated machinery, with exposure of Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Allen Bradley Studio 5000 being essential. Experience using Structured language in both platforms would be desirable. Furthermore, experience working with Oracle database knowledge would be advantageous. You will also need to be able to demonstrate a track record of accomplishing your objectives, working proactively, and managing your own time effectively. As we operate in a highly regulated industry, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a highly skilled Engineering team working with brand new state-of-the-art automation in a fast-growing area of our business. Engineering skill is key to us, with members working in areas including projects, process, production, systems, software, R&D, and machine vision.

Abbott offers health/wellness and financial benefits that help provide security for you and your family. These include excellent salaries, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidised canteen, and a flexible benefits scheme. At Witney, we also support our employees in living life to the fullest through initiatives like couch to 5k campaigns, yoga, and more!