A technology-focused company, specialising in control system design, install and commissioning for the automated materials handling sector.
Based in the East Midlands, supporting end users and mechanical system integrators for over 20 years and over this time have become a specialist in automated sortation systems.
Control System Engineer To £60K Bonus Overtime the right candidate will learn from the experienced team of senior engineers all aspects of the project control life cycle.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: • 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 61131-3 (LD, FB, ST and SFC) • Creation of Software Design Specifications (SDS) • Creation of Functional Design Specifications (FDS) • Setup and commissioning of drives and associated systems & software interfaces • Write PLC and HMI code from scratch for manual & automatic machines.
• Project administration planning skills.
• Will at times be required to work outside of their normal working hours • Help with the on going support contracts by providing customer facing technical support.
• Be able to produce Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and accompanying testing docs • Report to the Engineering Manager • Full UK driving licence Beneficial skills: • Siemens S7 Failsafe PLC • Software validation & simulation.
• Knowledge OPC, distributed I/O systems.
• Awareness of SCADA systems.
• Educated to minimum Degree/HNC level in Controls/Software Engineering.
• Experience in electrical systems design with AutoCAD electrical • Knowledge of risk assessment for machinery controls and their safety systems.
• Office 365 literate.
• Health and Safety qualification is desirable.
Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience level and qualifications • Flexi time working • Some home working • Health insurance • Employer pension contribution • Company Performance based bonus • Access to pool vehicles for travel.
• All working expenses paid