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Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer
Salary: to cGBP55k neg dep exp plus benefits
Location: East Midlands : commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry
Our client demonstrates almost 40 years experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial applications and are regarded as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Controls Engineer to complement their established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions allied to a range of automated machinery:based projects.
Responsibilities:
- Writing and developing software, PLC and HMI coding for various automation projects
- Responsible for the electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects
- Delivering control and safety systems that comply with the requirements of the machinery directive and appropriate applicable standards
- Electrical system design, selection of components, and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required
- Integration of various robots, including SCARA, Delta, and 6-axis
- Liaison with customers, suppliers, and team members
- Following projects through from design, development, and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems
- Creation of associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs, and bills of materials
- Ensuring that machine electrical systems and safety systems comply with all relevant European and international safety standards
- Correct selection and procurement of all necessary components
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Requirements:
- At least 5 years experience of software design and PLC coding with particular experience of working with Omron, Siemens, and Allen Bradley equipment
- Comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan
- Knowledge and understanding of the various national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems and requirements to CE mark machine systems
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical / electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline
- Flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK if required
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Benefits:
- An excellent benefits package
- Genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers
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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