Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Location:

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Shift: Day shift

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package

A great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding Controls engineer to join their highly skilled team of engineers.

• Carry out a range of PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.
• Carry out software & hardware configuration of networked control systems with distributed Input Output (IO).
• Carry out the programming and integration of vision systems for inspection & measurement using Cognex or similar products.
• Control system support of prototype, new machine builds and existing equipment in the field.
• Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices.
• Prepare support documentation to assist both machine manufacture, testing and customer documentation packages.
• Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site as required.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
• Actively participate in product development and improvement.

• Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.
• Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming preferably using Rockwell Logix platform, Safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, Studio 5000 and FTViewME. Siemens Control systems & TIA portal advantageous.
• Knowledge and programming of robotic applications preferred (Yaskawa preferred).
• Knowledge of vision systems preferable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.
• Positive attitude with ability to work within culturally diverse environments.
• Helpful and supportive approach to resolution of technical challenges.
• Receptive and adaptable to change.
• Able to travel internationally to customer sites.

• 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays.
• Private Medical insurance.
• Ongoing training and development.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on or send a copy of your CV to p