Leading designers and manufacturers of large robots and manipulators for a range of leading international brands immediately seeking a Controls Engineer to join team
Controls Engineer
£50,000 - £60,000 + c10% Profit Share + Pension + Share Scheme + 32 Days Holiday
East Glasgow
Ref: 24173
Controls Engineer - The Role:
* Design & development of control systems for new & existing products
* Configure, program & troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens / Rockwell / Allen Bradley), HMIs & other control components to meet customer requirements
* Collaborate with other engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure control systems are integrated with other subsystems
* Testing & verification to ensure systems meet performance & safety requirements
* Develop & maintain documentation including specifications, schematics & manuals
* Provide technical support & troubleshooting for control systems
* Travel to customer sites worldwide for installation & services – typically 10 weeks per year
Controls Engineer - The Person:
* HND/Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or relevant field
* Prior experience in control system design & implementation
* Knowledge of control theory, control algorithms & feedback systems
* PLC programming & HMI design experience – ideally Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen Bradley Studio 5000
* Be familiar with functional safety & regulations – ISO 13849
* Willing to travel (up to 10 weeks per year) & directly deal with customers
* Electrical CAD software (EPlan) knowledge is beneficial
* An understanding of analogue electrical circuits & components would be an advantage
* Would be beneficial to have experience of Hydraulic systems & components
Located in the Glasgow area easily commutable from Hamilton, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingstone, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.
For further information call John Anderson
Available on: 01902212000 or 07715639123
Or email: John.Anderson@automationexperts.co.uk