Senior Controls Engineer

JMP Solutions - Canada; Arbroath, Ballymena; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automation solutions provider as a Software Solutions Engineer. You will work in a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative automation projects for the medical devices and FMCG sectors, focusing on custom software for high-speed machines. The role offers a chance to be part of groundbreaking projects while collaborating with a diverse multinational client base.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Cover

Income Protection

Annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar automation role.
• Competent in programming and commissioning robots.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop machine software solutions.
• Deliver control systems compliant with standards.
• Conduct testing and debugging of software applications.

Skills

Automation system design

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering

Tools

PLC

Vision systems

HMI development

Communications protocols (e.g. TCP/IP)

Job description

Location: Arbroath, Scotland or Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Reports to: Controls Engineering Manager

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

Working in a dedicated team of industry professionals you will provide a creative and problem-solving solution to a range of groundbreaking high-speed automated machinery projects. Primarily you will assist in the development of specialist bespoke equipment for the medical devices and FMCG industry sectors. Customer focus is key, and you will be liaising daily with a multinational blue-chip client base.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be responsible for the creation and development of machine 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
• 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

What you’ll bring to the role:

• HNC/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• 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 working with PLC and software applications.
• Experience of working with vision systems
• Ideally knowledge and experience of some of the following:
  • Robotic systems
  • HMI development
  • Ethernet devices
  • PC based systems
  • Communications protocols (e.g. TCP/IP)
  • Configuration of networks
  • Motion control equipment
• Ideally the ability to code in visual basic and or C++
• A highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customers
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
• 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
• The ability to work on your own initiative

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• Life Cover
• Income Protection
• Annual leave

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 19 locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has a programme in place that provides reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific adjustment because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.