Controls Engineer

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis based in Suffolk.

Role Summary:

To develop, install and commission high level PLC, servo and HMI software including robotics and all necessary interfaces that suit the high-speed packaging machinery industry. This work will need to be undertaken at sites in the UK and customer sites worldwide. The work needs to be completed on time and within budget. You will be required to work as part of a team and in some instances as an individual.

Main Responsibilities:

• Produce, install and commission PLC and servo motion code to suit machine specifications.
• Produce, install and commission Robot control code to suit machine specifications.
• Produce, install and commission HMI code to suit machine specifications.
• Work together with other engineering departments to get the equipment through the FAT and SAT processes.
• Develop pragmatic and cost-effective strategies in response to client requirements.
• Report problems and deficiencies in the design and brief.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to budget.
• Maintain competitiveness by ensuring the software is produced within the timescale indicated.
• Ensure technical co-ordination with all other internal and external disciplines.
• Maintain files and records throughout the duration of the contract.
• Suggest solutions to problems based on an understanding of relevant technologies.
• Visit customers on a world-wide basis, as required to resolve problems and test machines/systems.
• Ensure statutory and company procedures and practices are maintained.
• Ensure all activities support the business direction of faster, cheaper, smaller sustainable machines.
• Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Promote a safe working environment ensuring compliance with all current legislation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years in an engineering-related position.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Working knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens control systems, 'C#, Visual Basic, PLC/HMI programming, servo drives and controls.
• Experience in programming robotic systems.
• Experience of coding and testing machines.
• Educated to BSc level, or equivalent or proven capability in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of CE technical files and UK/EU standards.

Person Specification:

• Highly motivated.
• Customer focused.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Good knowledge of labour and material costs.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly computer literate.
• Flexible.
• Proactive.
• Full UK Driving license.
• Must be prepared to travel worldwide and spend prolonged periods on customer sites.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.