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Job Title
Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience and expertise
Location: East Midlands - Commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, and Coventry
About Our Client
Our client has nearly 40 years of experience in manufacturing bespoke automation and robotic systems for various industrial applications. They are one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. Due to continued success and planned strategic growth, they are now looking to hire an experienced and enthusiastic Control Software Engineer to join their professional team and deliver machine control system solutions for a range of automated machinery projects.
Role Description
As a Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Writing and developing software
- PLC and HMI coding for various automation projects
- Electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects
- Delivering control and safety systems that comply with the machinery directive and appropriate applicable standards
- Electrical system design, selection of components, and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required
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You will be based near Leicester and will be responsible for the integration of various robots, including SCARA, Delta, and 6-axis. You will liaise extensively with customers, suppliers, and team members, so effective communication skills at all levels are essential for the position. You will be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects within budgetary and timescale constraints.
Additionally, you will follow projects through from design, development, and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems. You will be responsible for the creation of associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs, and bills of materials. You will ensure that machine electrical systems and safety systems comply with all relevant European and international safety standards and for the correct selection and procurement of all necessary components.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will:
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- Have at least 5 years of experience in software design and PLC coding, with particular experience of working with Omron, Siemens, and Allen Bradley equipment
- Possess comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan
- Have knowledge and understanding of various national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems and requirements to CE mark machine systems
Realistically, you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline with a flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK if required.
Benefits
An excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate.
If you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or in confidence for further details.
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