Controls & Automation Engineer

My client is looking to add an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to their site. The site is commutable from Glasgow, Falkirk, Stirling, Livingston and areas of West Lothian and Edinburgh.

I am looking for a candidate with a passion for engineering, who will find solutions to unusual automation challenges, and offer ideas for improving current processes whilst taking into consideration future opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Modernising PLC platforms and integrated control systems with a demonstrable ability to problem solve and write code
• Integration of technology within new and existing systems including process control, end-of-line automation, validation systems
• Reading and updating Schematics and Documentation
• Design Contribution, Delivery & Commissioning of manufacturing capability
• Proactively implementing sustainable ways of working to ensure asset capability, availability and performance
• Delivering skills development programs with full responsibility for up-skilling staff in automation and control systems
• Keeping up to date with the latest automation and systems technology
• Identifying opportunities to optimise and improve through the adoption and integration of automation
• Working with project teams to influence design improvements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in rolling out 6 Axis applications
• Expertise programming PLCs to an advanced level
• Experience with Kuka robotic systems
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A high level of technical knowledge and the ability to apply this to practical problems
• Experience of producing high quality, well formatted programs
• Hands on experience of assembly and test of automated solutions