Controls Engineer

107611
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£45k - 55k per year
Permanent
Automation

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Shift: Day shift  

Location: Gloucester

Salary £45,000 to £55,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package

A great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding Controls engineer to join their highly skilled team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities –Controls Engineer     

To provide Controls System development and support of special purpose automated machinery supplied worldwide.

Duties – Controls Engineer   

  • Carry out a range of PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.
  • Carry out software & hardware configuration of networked control systems with distributed Input Output (IO).
  • Carry out the programming and integration of vision systems for inspection & measurement using Cognex or similar products.
  • Control system support of 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 both machine manufacture, testing and customer documentation packages.
  • Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site as required.
  • To identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
  • To actively participate in product development and improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements – Controls Engineer     

  • Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.
  • Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming preferably using
  • Rockwell Logix platform, Safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, Studio 5000 and FTViewME. Siemens Control systems & TIA portal advantageous.
  • Knowledge and programming of robotic applications preferred (Yaskawa preferred).
  • Knowledge of vision systems preferable
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.
  • Positive attitude with ability to work within culturally diverse environments.
  • Helpful and supportive approach to resolution of technical challenges
  • Receptive and adaptable to change.
  • Able to travel internationally to customer sites.

What we can offer – Controls Engineer

  • 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays
  • 9/10 shift pattern
  • Private Medical insurance
  • A supportive, inclusive environment
  • Ongoing training and development

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Control Systems Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Automation Engineer could be suitable for this role

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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