Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 Benefits: To be discussed at interview Job Type: Permanent Location: Telford Job Start date: ASAP Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Days We’re supporting our client, a leading global automation company based in Telford, who are looking for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Controls Engineer will have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and communication network design, as well as 3+ years’ experience in design and programming using Siemens / TIA Portal. Position Overview: As a Controls Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, development, commissioning and acceptance of automated assembly lines and machines. Responsibilities for Controls Engineer: * Design and program complex automation solutions throughout project lifecycles, including supervise the installation at the customer's facility * Creation of functional design specification * Work on multi line projects as part of a team * Effective communications with Electrical, Mechanical, Process and Shop floor departments regarding design changes and issues. * Participate in Continuous Improvement activities across the department * Effective management of program back-ups and version control * Investigate, troubleshoot & resolve automation failures * Good management of design and commission time. * Able to effectively hit project milestones About You: * Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering - Minimum 3 years’ experience programming of automated production lines * Extensive knowledge of PLC and HMI design and commissioning * Extensive knowledge in TIA/Step 7 + Safety & Startdrive/Starter * Fully fluent in ladder, graph and SCL languages * Extensive knowledge in Siemens WinCC/ WinCC Flex * Advanced knowledge of DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNET, ProfiSAFE and other communication protocols * Advanced knowledge of pneumatic safety principles and design. * Excellent knowledge of resistance welding, electrical standards and latest safety standards * Good understanding of motion control and robot integration * Ability to troubleshoot issues on automated manufacturing lines * Revision & version management experience * Ability to read and interpret electrical & pneumatic drawings * OEE calculations * Continuous Improvement Activities * Implementation/Optimisation of vision systems * Data extraction * Proven ability and willingness to train others Job Application: If you would like to be considered for the role of Controls Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you. Willcox Matthews Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent and contract roles. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that Willcox Matthews Ltd may contact you in connection with your application in relation to Willcox Matthews providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. We take your application seriously and we make every effort to respond to all applicants. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK