Senior Controls Engineer

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automation company as a Senior Controls Engineer, where you'll tackle complex industrial automation challenges. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver bespoke equipment for the medical and FMCG sectors, while engaging with a multinational client base. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant engineering fields and proven experience in automation projects. Enjoy competitive benefits in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Cover

Income Protection

Annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record in delivering machine control system projects.
• Ability to code in Visual Basic and/or C++.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop machine software solutions for automated machinery.
• Deliver control and safety systems compliant with standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Automation

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

Vision Systems

Robotic Systems

HMI Development

Job description

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Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Arbroath, Scotland or Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Reports to: Controls Engineering Manager

We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team!

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.

Role: Senior Controls Engineer

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
• Produce software documentation
• 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.

Learn more about us:https://convergixautomation.com/

What does CONVERGIX value?

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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