Controls Engineer

Role: Controls Engineer 

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive 

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a market-leading engineering and manufacturing business located in the Milton Keynes area, is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team. Do you have experience in PLC setup and programming, along with a knack for troubleshooting technical issues? If so, this opportunity is perfect for you! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up and program PLCs, supporting the client's electrical products.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers, addressing queries and specific applications.
• Conduct fault investigations and tests to evaluate company products.
• Design and deliver training courses/presentations to European subsidiaries.
• Create operation manuals and technical guides.
• Collaborate with the global development team to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Degree or HND Qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Software, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in PLCs and Ladder or Structured Text programming language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link).
• Familiarity with pneumatic and electrical test equipment.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Technical product support experience.
• Experience delivering technical training.
• Knowledge of PLC engineering tools: Tia Portal, TwinCAT, Studio 5000.

What we can offer:

• Pension Company 5% / Employee 4%
• Private Medical
• 25 + bank holidays
• Annual Bonus (loyalty & performance)

For more information on this role, please contact Josh Kerr on 01453 829770 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Technical Suport Engineer, Senior Support Engineer, Systems Support Engineer, may be suitable for the role. 

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

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.