Controls Software Design Engineer

Description

You will design and implement control solutions for automated material handling systems, setting consistent standards and helping the design team improve how it works.

You will write software for PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems, then carry it through testing and commissioning. You will keep project cost, timescale and requirements in view.

The company provides intralogistics and material handling solutions worldwide, and you will join a global engineering team working on large, innovative systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver your assigned scope and tasks while meeting or exceeding safety, quality, on-time delivery and budget targets.
• Write PLC software and/or visualisation systems.
• Simulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software against it.
• Read electrical schematics and turn design inputs into controls work.
• Carry out controls engineering for project design and implementation.
• Make sure the systems you design and supply are CE compliant under the Machinery Directive.
• Prepare the project documentation, including design calculations, design specifications, method statements, risk assessments, operation and maintenance manuals and test specifications.
• Commission controls systems on site, support system commissioning and train end users.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external customers by delivering high-quality service.
• Drive continuous improvement in your own work and in processes that cut time and cost or raise quality in project delivery.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering is desirable, but holders of an HNC or HND in Electrical, Mechatronics or Controls Engineering will also be considered.
• Experience designing control systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Extensive, proven hands-on experience in an industrial automation environment.
• A good understanding of PLC development tools.
• Proficiency with industrial networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similar.
• Experience with E-plan is desirable but not essential.
• A good ability to read electrical and electronic technical manuals and drawings.
• An understanding of design requirements such as the Machinery Directive and its standards.
• A good understanding of distributed control systems.
• Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.

Conditions

You will travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites in the UK and across EMEA, so a full UK driving licence is required.

The company supports equal opportunity in its hiring.

Benefits

• Career development.
• Pay and benefits that are competitive.
• Pay transparency.
• Global opportunities.