Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Control System Design Engineer to join our team at FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd in Colchester.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and testing control systems for industrial automation and safety applications.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop complex designs using AutoCAD for safety/control systems.
* Design hardware and software engineering for control systems.
* Write and develop PLC programming code using Allen Bradley Rockwell.
* Review project specifications and determine project requirements.
* Work on new and existing projects to develop detailed designs.
* Develop functional design specifications and documentation for new projects.
* Design SCADA systems and HMi's.
* Test and validate hardware/software systems.
* Optimise design via simulations, testing & development.
* Participate in design & technical meetings with customers/stakeholders.
* Internal system testing of new systems.
* On-site commissioning of new systems both in the UK and worldwide.
Requirements:
* AutoCAD knowledge and experience (must provide evidence prior to hiring).
* Experienced in PLC programming - Allen Bradley as a minimum.
* Systems, software & hardware development experience.
* Degree in Control, Automation or Electrical Engineering preferred.
* PLC/SCADA system design & development including safety.
* Industrial communications experience - ProfiBus, Ethernet, DeviceNet.
* Experience with Emulation & Simulation software an advantage.
* Strong and effective communicator.
* Will to travel throughout the UK and overseas if needed.
* Rail industry knowledge advantageous.