Controls Engineer / PLC Software Engineer

Telford

c£70k (neg dep exp) + benefits

Our client has been established for almost 20 years and are recognised as leading providers of all aspects of hardware and software design through to robot systems integration and commission on a range of bespoke automation solutions for supply to a diverse range of clients throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Controls Engineer / PLC Software Engineer to complement their highly successful software team.

Tasked with managing individual projects at an engineering and client level in line with the lead times and standards required, the successful Controls Engineer candidate will develop technical documents in line with the client requirements and to industry standards using technical features, diagrams and language, developing bespoke software routines and functions to allow machines/systems to function in a safe and controlled manor as required and implementing safety software for use on any systems where safety controllers are to be used in accordance with BS-EN13849.

Responsible for ensuring all systems and bespoke software are correctly tested and quality checked prior to shipping and commissioning, you will commission these bespoke systems both at Head Office and at customer sites within the UK (with very occasional overseas visits required) in line with all relevant standards.

Able to work away as required (in what could be up to 70% of the year on site and 30% of the year in the office (near Telford) - with all costs covered by the client), you will undertake additional training where required and be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of the team, both on site and in the workshop, ensuring all relevant Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.

To be considered for this varied and challenging Controls Engineer role it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive skills and experience in the used of Siemens TIA portal platform AND/OR Allen Bradley Studio 5000 with a solid understanding of PLC programming using ladder code (including the correct use of Functions blocks/add-on instructions, Function calls/routines and Data blocks (Siemens).

You will also possess proven skills in the understanding of HMI screen development and demonstrable experience in On-site commissioning of industrial automation, including Conveyor control, Machine interfaces and machine sequential logic, Safety controllers and Drive configuration and motor control, and a strong understanding of profinet, ethernet and profibus industrial communications systems.

Essentially you will hold a full UK driving licence with excellent communication (both verbal and written for technical reports) and customer facing skills at all levels, with the ability to work away within the UK on sites as part of a controls team under the direction of the control systems project management, and it is envisaged that you will be qualified to HND or above in a relevant electrical, electromechanical or controls qualification and able to demonstrate at least 3 years previous experience in the above activities.

Contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.