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Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced Controls Systems Engineer on a permanent basis.
- Application of systems engineering tools and techniques
- Set and measure system performance KPIs
- Provide operational support of IT & OT equipment integration, focusing on MES, Traceability, AIoT (smart factory) technology and data logging.
- Provide operational support of site building management systems/energy management systems (BMS/EMS) including system integration and development.
- Liaising with outside suppliers or developers to source the most effective hardware or software solution in line with the business’s needs.
- Co-ordination of concern investigation, specification gap analysis and root cause analysis.
- Provide ongoing technical support to users within the company and outside customers, both verbally and in writing.
- Prepare documentation for a program/application’s intended use as well as any safety related instructions.
- Support project specific safety documentation to standard requirements
- Building robust backups that can be assessed in the event of a system failure.
- Demonstrate excellence in the programing of PLC. HMI and SCADA applications, supporting system concept system design including drafting diagrams and sourcing components.
- Determine test criteria for FAT, SAT and PT.
- Test new applications within automation equipment for reliability and safety compliance.
- Be responsible for testing programs, applications and equipment developed by third party suppliers.
- Compile test data and check specifications are met.
- Provide fine-tuning of the productivity and dependability of an application
Desired Qualifications
- Degree/HND/HNC and/or 5 years relevant experience in Electrical/Control Engineering.
- Planning, schedule control & project management.
- Good written, verbal communication and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of SPC and controls.
- Knowledge of Electrical Engineering and the standards associated.
- Have a strong understanding of the design principles related to electrical systems and software engineering.
- Be able to write software code from 'scratch’ with minimal additional support.
- Possess strong analytical reasoning skills that allow you to troubleshoot and avoid problems.
- Experience of one of the following PLC platforms (Mitsubishi IQ-R, Siemens S7-1200/1500 or Omron CJ/NJ/NX).
- Demonstrate knowledge of mass-manufacturing automatic systems including experience with motion, vision, robotic, sensing technologies and the associated data acquisition of those systems.
- Proven ability to design fault-tolerant system with error handling and recovery.
- Ability to program machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition and PID control.
If you are an experienced Controls Engineer and would like to be considered for this vacancy please click apply now.
