Control Systems Engineer

Join this dynamic team as a Control Systems Engineer. Specialists in designing and assembling automated machinery for FMCG sectors, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and precision of systems, utilising your expertise to optimise performance and drive innovation.

Control Systems Engineer x4

£40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Enhanced Pension + Healthcare + Flexi-time

Excellent training

£15M T/O Business with over 60 years’ industry experience. South East based

Ref: 22881

Control Systems Engineer – The Role:

• Design PLC based electrical control systems from design specifications

• Program PLC, HMI & safety configurable relay systems

• Configure remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives

• Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems

• Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC and hardware systems

• Commissioning, support and service at customer sites

Control Systems Engineer – The Person:

• Ideally HND/HNC qualified within a relevant Electrical discipline

• A firm grounding in control systems and PLC based control is essential.

• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens or Omron PLC’s ideal

• Understanding of vision & SCADA systems

• Experience of the pharmaceutical industry and/or explosive atmosphere regulations desirable

The Control Engineers will work with clients across the globe therefore an element of international travel is part of the role. This is roughly 20%, 1-2 weeks away at one time. This role also involves working with the Electricians & Panel Builders to design and build the controls system, and then program/commission the machines within the factory and out on site.

You will be joining a company experiencing a large number of orders on-going for the long-term future. This is an excellent time to be a part of a close-knit team offering support focused progression.

The successful Control Engineers can expect included in their package paid overtime, enhanced payments on-site, profit share, Christmas bonus, life & accident cover, enhanced pension to 8.5%, disability cover, cycle to work scheme and 25 days holiday.

Based in the South East, these roles are commutable from Chelmsford, Harlow, Southend, Colchester & surrounding areas.

This client is also recruiting for Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design, Project Management and Control Panel Wirers. Recommendations are accepted and rewarded.