Overview
MERITUS are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join our client in Telford that design bespoke systems solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Defence, FMCG and Agriculture.
CONTROLS ENGINEER – Up to £50,000 per annum – Telford, Shropshire – PLC PROGRAMMING NEEDED – FAST PROCESS – SECTOR: Systems Integration / Aerospace
MERITUS are working with an innovative engineering business specialising in advanced automation and control systems to recruit a Controls Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team, developing PLC software, commissioning bespoke automation systems and supporting customers across a variety of industrial applications both in the UK and overseas.
If you have a strong background in PLC programming and enjoy seeing projects through from development and testing to on-site commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and modify PLC software using Allen Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
- Develop structured control software including ladder logic, statement list and function block programming.
- Configure industrial communications including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
- Configure AC/DC drives and inverter systems.
- Develop and tune PID control loops for process applications including flow, pressure, temperature, humidity and level control.
- Test and validate hardware and software prior to customer delivery.
- Commission new automation systems on customer sites across the UK and internationally.
- Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostics both remotely and on-site.
- Deliver customer training following successful project completion.
- Support the development of robot and PLC software solutions.
About You
We’re looking for an engineer with a passion for industrial automation and control systems who enjoys solving technical challenges and working directly with customers.
You’ll ideally have:
- Significant experience programming Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs.
- Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal.
- PLC software development experience, including ladder logic, function blocks and structured programming.
- Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
- Experience configuring drives and inverter systems.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience testing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with customers.
- A willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.
Desirable Experience
- Ignition SCADA.
- Robot programming.
- Systems, software and hardware development.
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