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Senior Controls Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 7JU, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Controls Engineer is needed for a company specializing in automated materials handling and software solutions in Northamptonshire.
  • The role involves writing PLC and HMI code, testing, and commissioning control systems at client sites, requiring Siemens TIA Portal knowledge.
  • The position offers a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000, along with a £5k car allowance, bonus, pension, and 33 days of holiday.
  • Candidates should have a strong teamwork focus, resilience, and a willingness to learn and solve complex problems.
  • The job requires a commitment to ongoing skill development and may involve travel for system commissioning.
Providers of automated materials handling and software solutions for warehousing operations are now seeking a Senior Controls Engineer. Work within the Controls Design team to produce PLC software as required for Clients automated warehouse systems, along with commissioning of control systems on client sites.

Senior Controls Engineer
£50,000 - £60,000 + £5k Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + 33 Days Holiday
Northamptonshire - Flexible and Hybrid / Remote Working
Ref: 23846
Senior Controls Engineer - The Role:
  • Write PLC and HMI code (Siemens TIA Portal) to meet requirements of the system; test the code and install it and commission it at clients sites
  • Write the FS for projects as required and co-ordinate with colleagues within Engineering and within Systems to ensure alignment of functionality and interfaces
  • Work with the Project Engineering team to ensure full co-ordination of electrical, control and mechanical part requirements and a complete integrated design solution.
  • Proactively work with Engineering, procurement, project management and installations to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and scope.
  • Investigate and resolve any technical issues that are flagged within electrical design and PLC software systems
  • Provide first line training / familiarisation to support team members for commissioned systems.
  • ?Support colleagues around the business in the execution of Clients work including, but not limited to, attending customer meetings, customer sites, internal project meetings, supplier meetings.
  • ?Keep developing yourself and your skills to ensure your technical skills remain current.

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person:
  • Siemens PLC software knowledge (TIA Portal) or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn this skill
  • Teamwork focused individual who has strong resilience and able to manage conflicting priorities.
  • A strong can-do attitude and willingness to step in and help resolve complex problems when required.
  • Strong eye for detail and a natural interest in understanding how equipment works
  • Someone willing to spend time away from home to commission Automated Systems

Located in Northamptonshire, role would be commutable from Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Rugby, Huntington and surrounding areas.

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