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Control Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer  

Research & Development

To £70k + Competitive Salary, Benefits

Cheshire. Ref: 25443

This is an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering business focused on bespoke packaging automation. The role combines PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software development with hands-on commissioning, fault-finding and new technology development.

This role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and involvement across the full machinery development life cycle.

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

Developing PLC, HMI, motion control and safety software
Create control system software for bespoke packaging machinery projects.
Take ownership from initial design specification through coding, testing, commissioning and customer training.
Collaborating with customers, suppliers and engineering teams
Work closely with mechanical design, service and external partners to achieve project objectives.
Investigating and developing new technologies
Contribute to R&D activities and evaluate new equipment and control technologies.
Fault-finding and upgrading existing machinery
Support machine installations and commissioning activities in the UK and overseas.
Control Systems Engineer - Requirements:

We're keen to hear from Controls Engineers and Automation Engineers with strong software and machine control experience.

Strong PLC software development skills for machine control applications.
Multi-axis servo motion control
Experience configuring and developing servo and motion control systems.
HMI software development
Design and implementation of operator interfaces for automated machinery.
Functional safety and machine regulations
Knowledge of safety systems, regulations and standards associated with industrial machinery.
Project delivery and customer interaction
Ability to work collaboratively and support projects from concept to commissioning.
Desirable Experience

Mitsubishi Control Systems
IoT technologies, HTML, databases and high-level programming
Cyber security awareness
TCP/IP, Modbus and OPC UA communication protocols
Project Management experience
Knowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive and ISO/EN (phone number removed)
Food or packaging industry experience
Why Join?

One of the leading manufacturers of packaging machines in the UK.
join a dedicated R&D team where you will have genuine influence over new product development.
Work with cutting edge technologies including PLC, motion control, robotics, machine vision and advanced automation systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, software, electrical and product development.
Modern engineering environment with significant investment in research, development and   continuous innovation.
This role is located in Cheshire with good rail connections. Travelling by car, areas can include Stockport, Cheadle, Holmes Chapel and Altrincham. For further information please contact Sharon Hill

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