The basics:
Job Title: Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer
Salary: up to £65,000 DOE
Environment: Automation and Bespoke machine building
Location: Castle Donington
Hours: Flex – Monday to Thursday (8hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am and Fridays (6hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am (38hr week)
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary
Overview
We now require an additional Controls Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery.
You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.
Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer role
- Design & Program: Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for automation systems.
- Troubleshoot & Optimize: Analyse control systems to identify issues and implement improvements.
- Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
- Provide detailed documentation both during and upon project completion to other engineering departments and for the end user, such as FDS's, FAT's, User Manuals etc.
The ideal candidate / Controls Engineer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually
- HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in PLC / HMI Programming – Rockwell/Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi.
- Previous experience working as a Controls / Automation Engineer in a automation and machine build/machine design environment or similar.
- Experience using software such as Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, GX Works 2, GT Designer 3 & Machine edition.
Commutable from
Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Leicester, Burton Upon Trent, Ashby and surrounding areas.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
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Job Title: Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer
Salary: up to £65,000 DOE
Environment: Automation and Bespoke machine building
Location: Castle Donington
Hours: Flex – Monday to Thursday (8hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am and Fridays (6hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am (38hr week)
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary
Overview
We now require an additional Controls Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery.
You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.
Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer role
- Design & Program: Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for automation systems.
- Troubleshoot & Optimize: Analyse control systems to identify issues and implement improvements.
- Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
- Provide detailed documentation both during and upon project completion to other engineering departments and for the end user, such as FDS’s, FAT’s, User Manuals etc.
The ideal candidate / Controls Engineer may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually
- HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in PLC / HMI Programming – Rockwell/Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi.
- Previous experience working as a Controls / Automation Engineer in a automation and machine build/machine design environment or similar.
- Experience using software such as Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, GX Works 2, GT Designer 3 & Machine edition.
Commutable from
Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Leicester, Burton Upon Trent, Ashby and surrounding areas.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
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