Control Engineer

2 roles for Control/Automation EngineersMidlandsCurrent working with one of our brilliant Wynne Talent Partner clients.The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, commissioning and acceptance of automated assembly lines and machines. Full life cycle responsibilities of projects include designing to customer standards, producing an FDS, HMI design and commissioning, safety matrix development and safety/run at rate buy-off activities.Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and communication network design is required, as well as a thorough knowledge of the safety requirements related to automated assembly lines. Understanding of robot integration expected. Experience in computer programming, robot programming, EPLAN and automated welding processes are considered an asset.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 in Allen Bradley/Rockwell software- 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- More than 3 years experience in electrical design, panel design and/or panel building- VBA and C# languages- Experience with robot functions- Hydraulic design knowledge- WinCC Faceplate experience- Previous Automotive T1 experience- Involved in APQP, PPAP, “Run at Rate”- Previous commensurate experience in Automotive manufacturing- IIoT/Industry 4.0