Control Software Engineer

Overview

Control Software Engineer to cGBP
55k neg dep exp plus benefits. East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry. Our client demonstrates almost 40 years' experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial applications and are regarded as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. They are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Control Software Engineer to complement their established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions allied to a range of automated machinery-based projects.

• Write and develop software, PLC & HMI coding for various automation projects; responsible for the electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects.
• Deliver control and safety systems that comply with the requirements of the machinery directive and appropriate applicable standards; electrical system design, selection of components and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required.
• Integrate various robots, including SCARA, Delta & 6-axis; liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members; effective communication at all levels is essential.
• Work autonomously or as part of a team to deliver projects within budgetary and timescale constraints.
• Follow projects through from design, development and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems.
• Create associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs and Bills of Materials; ensure compliance with relevant European and international safety standards and correct selection and procurement of all necessary components.

• At least 5 years' experience in software design and PLC coding, with particular experience of Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment (advantageous).
• Comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan; knowledge of national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems and CE marking.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in electrical / electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline; flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK if required.

In return, an excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate.

If you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for further details.