In brief
This Senior Controls Engineer role focuses on designing and programming automated machinery and robotic systems for industrial applications. The work involves writing PLC and HMI code, creating electrical circuit diagrams, and managing the integration of various robot types throughout the project lifecycle.
Best for
Experienced controls engineers with a background in bespoke automation and robotic systems.
Non-negotiable
Comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan required.
Worth knowing
The role requires a flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK.
What you need
Required
Software design
4+ years
PLC coding
4+ years
Electrical design
Clearly required in the listing
EPlan
Clearly required in the listing
Machine safety standards
Clearly required in the listing
Communication skills
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Omron equipment
Clearly required in the listing
Siemens equipment
Clearly required in the listing
Allen Bradley equipment
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Develop PLC and HMI software
Clearly stated in the job description.
Design machine control systems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Integrate robotic systems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure safety compliance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce technical documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project commissioning
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
4+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Years required
“…Controls Engineer role it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 4 years' experience of software design and PLC coding with particular experience of working with Omron, S…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Senior Controls Engineer / Control Software Engineer to c£65k neg dep exp plus benefits East Midlands - commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry Our Leicester based client demonstrates almost 40 years' experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial applications and are regarded as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Controls Engineer to complement their established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions allied to a range of automated machinery-based projects. Tasked with writing and developing software, PLC & HMI coding for various automation projects, as a Senior Controls Engineer you will also be responsible for the electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects. Other duties will include delivering control and safety systems that comply with the requirements of the machinery directive and appropriate applicable standards, and electrical system design, selection of components and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required. Based near Leicester, as a Senior Controls Engineer you will also be responsible for the integration of various robots, including SCARA, Delta & 6-axis and will liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members, so effective communication skills at all levels are essential for the position, and you will be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects within budgetary and timescale constraints. Additionally, you will follow projects through from design, development and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems and will be responsible for the creation of associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents BOM's. and bills of materials. You will also ensure that machine electrical systems and safety systems comply with all relevant European and international safety standards and for the correct selection and procurement of all necessary components. To be considered for this varied and challenging Senior Controls Engineer role it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 4 years' experience of software design and PLC coding with particular experience of working with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment proving distinctly advantageous. You will essentially possess comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan, along with knowledge and understanding of the various national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems and requirements to CE mark machine systems. Realistically you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical / electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline with a flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK if required. In return, an excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate - so if you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details
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