Job Description
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Controls & Automation Engineer
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Job Title Controls & Automation Engineer n Location Office Based — between Sheffield and Leeds (M1 corridor)n Employment Type Permanent, Full-Time n Onsite Requirement Primarily office based; occasional factory and customer site visits (2 to
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5 days/month average)
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Department Software / Engineering / Automation
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ROLE OVERVIEW
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to join our n growing engineering team. The successful candidate will play an active role in the development of n new automated machines, working alongside our mechanical and electrical design teams from n concept through to production-ready systems. They will be responsible for designing, developing, n and commissioning PLC-based control systems and HMI interfaces, and will provide ongoing field n support including calibration visits, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting at customer sites. This is n a technically demanding role requiring broad expertise across motion control, variable frequency n drives, and software development, combined with a practical hands-on approach to factory n acceptance testing and customer commissioning. n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design, develop, and commission PLC programs for the control of industrial automation n machinery. n Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams in the development of new n automated machines, from concept through to production-ready control systems. n Create and implement graphical HMI programs to complement and support PLC-based n control systems. n Select, configure, program and commission servo motor and drive systems for precision n motion control applications. n Select, configure, program and commission stepper motor and drive systems as appropriate n to application requirements. n Program and configure Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for the control of AC induction n motors.
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Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) at our facility, working alongside the n production and engineering teams. n Travel to customer sites to carry out equipment start-up, commissioning, and n operator/maintenance training. n Produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including control narratives, wiring n schedules, operator manuals and commissioning records. n Provide on-site fault diagnosis and technical troubleshooting support at customer sites when n required. n Carry out calibration checks on customer premises to ensure continued accurate and reliable n operation of installed systems. n Work collaboratively with the wider engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle. n Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes and documentation n standards. n Participate in occasional overseas commissioning trips as project requirements demand.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Experience & Qualifications n Minimum 5 years of hands-on, industry-based experience writing PLC programs for the n automation and control of industrial machinery. Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens. n Demonstrable experience developing HMI graphical interface programs in an industrial n environment. n Strong knowledge of motion control systems — including the selection, programming, and n commissioning of servo motors and drives. n Proven ability to programme and configure Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for induction n motor applications. n Experience of carrying out or supporting factory acceptance testing of automated machinery. n Demonstrable experience of equipment commissioning and/or customer training on site. n Proven ability to contribute to the development of new automated machines, working n collaboratively across engineering disciplines from initial specification through to production n sign-off. n Experience of visiting customer sites to carry out start-up, performance verification, and/or n fault diagnosis.
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Personal Attributes n Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to producing work of the highest accuracy. n Willingness and flexibility to visit customer sites for commissioning and training — estimated 2n to 5 days per month on average. n A professional, customer-facing manner suitable for on-site training and support activities. n Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently while working effectively within a n team. n Willingness to travel occasionally overseas in support of international customer projects.
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DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)
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Experience working across multiple PLC platforms and/or HMI manufacturers. n Practical experience with stepper motors and stepper drive systems. n Knowledge of industrial communications protocols (e.g. Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, n Modbus). n Ability to design electrical schematics and control panel layouts using dedicated electrical n CAD software. n Familiarity with one or more of the following electrical design packages: EPLAN, AutoCAD n Electrical, or Schneider Electric SEE Electrical. n Familiarity with machine safety standards and functional safety (e.g. EN ISO 13849, IEC n 62061).
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TRAVEL & SITE WORK
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This role is primarily office based. However, the successful candidate must be willing and able to n travel as part of their duties. Site work is expected to average between two and five days per n month, and will primarily involve: n Factory acceptance testing at our own facility. n Equipment start-up, commissioning and customer operator/maintenance training —n predominantly at customer sites local to our premises, typically not requiring overnight stays. n Scheduled calibration visits and performance verification checks at customer sites. n Reactive troubleshooting and fault diagnosis at customer sites when required. n Occasional domestic and international travel for commissioning activities at customer sites n further afield.
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