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Controls Engineer: Gloucester
Competitive Salary
Our client is a specialist engineering company that delivers a range of automated products, solutions, and technical services for the manufacturing sector. They are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Controls Engineer, your role will focus on the development and support of bespoke automated machinery supplied worldwide.
This role will be predominantly based at their Gloucester office with occasional international travel to their client sites as required.
Controls Engineer Responsibilities
- Carry out software and hardware configuration of networked control systems
- Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement using Cognex or similar products
- Provide control system support for prototype, new machine builds, and existing equipment in the field
- Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices
- Prepare support documentation to assist with machine manufacture, testing, and customer documentation packages
- Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on-site as required
- Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
- Actively participate in product development and improvement
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Controls Engineer Requirements
- Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software-related discipline
- Proven experience in PLC, HMI, and motion programming, preferably using Rockwell Logix platform
- Experience with Siemens Control systems and TIA portal is advantageous
- Knowledge and programming of robotic applications, preferably with Yaskawa, is preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to communicate at all levels
- Helpful and supportive approach to resolving technical challenges
- Receptive and adaptable to change
- Able to travel internationally to customer sites (approximately 2-3 weeks in duration, 4-5 times per annum, but may vary depending on projects)
- Current passport and fully COVID-19 vaccinated to allow international travel


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