Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer  

Plymouth

Competitive Salary

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of innovative equipment for a variety of industry sectors including aerospace, wind and automotive industry sectors. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing controls software for manufacturing equipment, providing technical support to engineers & customers and managing system projects from initial concept through to delivery.

Control Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

Design and develop control systems for specialist manufacturing machinery and equipment
Develop, program and modify PLC-based control systems
Develop control system concepts, software specifications and supporting documentation
Support the design and integration of electrical and electronic control systems
Research new solutions, technologies and techniques to enhance our equipment and processes
Support the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to build, testing, commissioning and customer handover
Test, troubleshoot and optimise control systems during equipment build and commissioning
Support on-site commissioning and testing of equipment in the UK and internationally
Control Systems Engineer Requirements:

Relevant engineering qualification such as a degree, HNC, HND or apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience
Practical commercial/industrial experience in control systems, automation, electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related role
Experience developing or working with PLC-based control systems
Experience with industrial automation and machinery control
Experience developing, modifying, testing or troubleshooting control software
Strong technical understanding with the ability to develop accurate, practical engineering solutions
Understanding of electrical and electronic control systems
Ability to interpret relevant technical information, schematics and engineering documentation
Practical understanding of equipment testing, commissioning and fault-finding
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and clients
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and HMI development.
If you are interested in Control Systems Engineer positions, please get in contact at your earliest convenience.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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