We are seeking a Controls Engineer to work for a consultancy in Colchester specialising in the delivery of industrial automation control & safety systems and instrument services to customers worldwide.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Control System Design Engineer located in Colchester. The Engineer will be responsible for control systems design, electrical engineering, systems engineering, PLC Programming, Testing and on-site testing & commissioning of industrial automation control & safety systems.
The Role will include:
1. Developing complex designs, detailed layouts, mechanical design and wiring schematics for safety/control systems using AutoCAD.
2. Hardware and Software design engineering.
3. PLC Programming - writing & developing code - Allen Bradley Rockwell, etc.
4. Reviewing project specifications and determining project requirements.
5. Working on both new and existing Schemes to develop detailed designs.
6. Developing functional design specifications and documentation for new projects.
7. Designing SCADA systems and HMi's.
8. Perform testing & validation of hardware/software systems.
9. Optimising design via simulations, testing & development.
10. Participate in design & technical meetings with customers/stakeholders.
11. Internal System Testing of new systems.
12. On-site commissioning of new systems both UK and worldwide.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
1. AutoCAD Knowledge & Experience - This is a must and we will require evidence of this prior to hiring.
2. Experienced in PLC programming - Allen Bradley as a minimum.
3. Systems, Software & Hardware development experience.
4. Degree in Control, Automation or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
5. PLC / SCADA system design & development, including safety.
6. Industrial communications experience - ProfiBus, Ethernet, DeviceNet.
7. Experience with Emulation & Simulation software an advantage.
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