Controls Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established technology company who are at the forefront of control system design, install and commission in automated sortation.

They are looking to strengthen their team with a Control System Engineer. The right candidate will learn from the experienced team of senior engineers all aspects of the project control life cycle.

Essential Skills:

• PLC/HMI/VSD: TIA Portal/step 7 (S7 1500/Comfort/G120)
• Control Networks: ProfiNET, Asi
• Write PLC and HMI code in ladder, STL and SCL
• Familiar with the IEC (phone number removed) (LD, FB, ST and SFC)
• Creation of Software Design Specifications (SDS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Write PLC and HMI code from scratch for manual & automatic machines.
• Ability to produce Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and accompanying testing documentation
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable skills:

• Siemens S7 Failsafe PLC
• Software validation & simulation.
• Knowledge OPC, distributed I/O systems.
• Awareness of SCADA systems.
• Educated to minimum Degree level in Controls/Software Engineering.(HNC applicants may be considered dependant on experience)
• Experience in electrical systems design with AutoCAD electrical, report, and specification writing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience level and qualifications
• Part of an ETO owned company
• Flexi time working
• Some home working
• Health insurance
• Company Performance based bonus
• Access to pool vehicles for travel.

If you are interested in the role or would like to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact Katie on (phone number removed)