Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced Controls Systems Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role responsibilities:
- Representing the Engineering Department in all aspects of designing, developing and implementing solutions
- Application of systems engineering tools and techniques
- Set and measure system performance KPIs
- Provide operational support of IT & OT equipment integration, focusing on MES, Traceability, AIoT (smart factory) technology and data logging.
- Provide operational support of site building management systems/energy management systems (BMS/EMS) including system integration and development.
- Liaising with outside suppliers or developers to source the most effective hardware or software solution in line with the business’s needs.
- Co-ordination of concern investigation, specification gap analysis and root cause analysis.
- Provide ongoing technical support to users within the company and outside customers, both verbally and in writing.
- Prepare documentation for a program/application’s intended use as well as any safety related instructions.
- Support project specific safety documentation to standard requirements
- Building robust backups that can be assessed in the event of a system failure.
- Demonstrate excellence in the programing of PLC. HMI and SCADA applications, supporting system concept system design including drafting diagrams and sourcing components.
- Determine test criteria for FAT, SAT and PT.
- Test new applications within automation equipment for reliability and safety compliance.
- Be responsible for testing programs, applications and equipment developed by third party suppliers.
- Compile test data and check specifications are met.
- Provide fine-tuning of the productivity and dependability of an application
The person we’re looking for:
- Degree/HND/HNC and/or 5 years relevant experience in Electrical/Control Engineering.
- Planning, schedule control & project management.
- Good written, verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of SPC and controls.
- Knowledge of Electrical Engineering and the standards associated.
- Have a strong understanding of the design principles related to electrical systems and software engineering.
- Be able to write software code from ‘scratch’ with minimal additional support.
- Possess strong analytical reasoning skills that allow you to troubleshoot and avoid problems.
- Experience of one of the following PLC platforms (Mitsubishi IQ-R, Siemens S7-1200/1500 or Omron CJ/NJ/NX).
- Demonstrate knowledge of mass-manufacturing automatic systems including experience with motion, vision, robotic, sensing technologies and the associated data acquisition of those systems.
- Proven ability to design fault-tolerant system with error handling and recovery.
- Ability to program machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition and PID control.
SALARY COMPETITIVE with excellent benefits package and lots of overtime available! Permanent day shift Monday – Friday.
If you are an experienced Controls Engineer and would like to be considered for this vacancy please click apply now.