- Skills in Programmable logic controllers (PLC) (Siemens, Beckhoff, or others), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
- Engaged with colleagues as a mentor, sharing skills and experience.
- Excellent communication skills to summarise project status and discuss critical issues/milestones with colleagues and external clients.
- Experience in developing software for communication protocols including OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus.
- Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience working with PLCs in process control environments
- Excellent knowledge of control system specification, architecture design methodologies, and familiarity with various requirements management and system modelling tools
- Test-driven development techniques for verification and validation within regulated environments beneficial
- Hands-on experience in debugging control systems on industrial platform
- Experience developing control systems in regulated, process-control industries.
- Experience with developing automation for the pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage, but is not essential
Back to searchControls and Automation Engineer
Vector Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6AL, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A Cambridge-based company is seeking an Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer / Systems Engineer to develop automated biotech manufacturing technology that impacts cancer treatment.
- The role involves designing, installing, managing, and maintaining PLC and SCADA systems while collaborating with life scientists and engineers.
- Candidates should have experience with PLCs, SCADA, and communication protocols, along with a degree in Control or Electrical Engineering.
- The position offers a salary range of £50k - £70k along with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.
- Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous but not essential.
