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SalaryYou will be part of a team who engage in producing, modifying and upgrading new and legacy production equipment, used for the manufacture of RF products. You will be part of a large, and consistently growing team who thrive on the challenge of producing bespoke equipment and working to high standards. You will already have sound hardware programming experience, and be willing to share with and learn from the existing team and adopting their methodologies.
Due to the nature of security requirements, some of these posts will be reserved for sole UK nationals only.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Writing / designing software for control and automation systems for bespoke equipment.
- Programming of Mitsubishi PLC ladder code using GX Works, GX Developer
- Programming of mainly Red Lion, sometimes Pro-face, Mitsubishi & Siemens HMIs
- Programming of Eurotherm temperature controllers and data acquisition devices
- Programming LabVIEW software for virtual front ends of equipment.
- Producing technical documentation on process/data flows
- Working with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Organisation and prioritisation of own workload
- Provide progress updates to the team leader
The ideal applicant will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications;
Essential
- Engineering qualifications such as HNC, Degree or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of PLC, Scada, HMI systems and associated software
- Ability to work from detailed technical specifications, drawings and manuals
- Experience with visual and text based coding
- Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
- Quality checking of own work and others
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision on technical aspects.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a design & manufacturing environment
- Experience with bespoke machinery and one-off concept work.
- Knowledge of other engineering areas; electrical, mechanical, gases, pneumatics, hydraulics etc.
- Use of either Autodesk PDMC, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor 3D or others
- Experience of programming and software creation for machine control and process automation
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative, constructive and team goal focused contributor
- Logical, technically-minded, and meticulous
- Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
- Takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities
- Keen to share skills and experience with fellow team members
- Takes a proactive approach to new working practices and techniques
- Customer focussed
This is a full time, permanent position paying a competitive salary, and comes with a range of attractive benefits. You will be working a 37 hour week, Monday to Friday, 07:30am-15:15pm with an early finish every Friday. There are also overtime opportunities available during busy periods.
If this opportunity is of interest, and you have the required skillset, apply now for a confidential chat.
