Control Systems Engineer

Are you a skilled automation professional looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects? We are partnering with a leading specialist machinery manufacturer to find a Control Systems Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will be fully involved in all aspects of controls engineering, from initial software design through to final commissioning.

Working with cutting-edge automated machinery, the successful Control Systems Engineer will deliver robust PLC and HMI programming solutions for bespoke packaging machinery and special-purpose automation equipment.

Key-Responsibilities

• Control-Systems-Design:-Lead-the-design,-development,-and-implementation-of-new,-advanced-industrial-control-systems-and-associated-equipment.-
• PLC-&-HMI-Programming:-Develop,-code,-and-optimize-PLC-and-HMI-software,-focusing-primarily-on-Allen-Bradley-(Rockwell)-platforms.-
• Legacy-Equipment-Support:-Utilise-Mitsubishi-PLC-platform-knowledge-to-support,-upgrade,-and-maintain-existing-legacy-control-systems-and-machines.-
• Documentation-&-Specifications:-Convert-project-requirements-into-technical-documentation,-including-Functional-Design-Specifications-(FDS),-Detailed-Design-Specifications,-and-software-manuals.-
• Testing-&-Commissioning:-Execute-factory-acceptance-testing-(FAT),-site-acceptance-testing-(SAT),-and-hands-on,-on-site-machine-commissioning.-
• Collaborative-Support:-Partner-with-production,-support-sales-teams-with-technical-expertise-to-identify-customer-needs,-and-build-strong-client-relationships.-

What-We-Are-Looking-For

• Education:-An-HNC,-HND,-or-higher-qualification-in-a-relevant-engineering-discipline.-
• Essential-PLC-Experience:-A-minimum-of-3-years-of-professional-experience-writing-code-for-Allen-Bradley-(Rockwell)-PLCs,-though-candidates-with-more-experience-are-highly-encouraged-to-apply.-
• Desirable-PLC-Experience:-Previous-experience-writing-code-for-Mitsubishi-PLCs-is-highly-desirable-to-assist-with-older-machinery-lines.-
• Industry-Background:-Proven-experience-working-within-the-packaging-machinery-or-automation-sectors-is-ideal.-Experience-with-motion-control-and-servo-systems-is-also-advantageous.-
• Project-Delivery:-The-ability-to-execute-multiple-project-responsibilities-simultaneously-while-working-to-tight-deadlines.-
• Flexibility:-A-self-starter-with-a-positive-attitude-who-is-prepared-to-travel-nationally-and-internationally-for-commissioning-when-required.-

Benefits-&-Culture

This company takes pride in fostering an open, productive team culture where technical expertise and personal responsibility are highly valued. Alongside a competitive salary, they offer an excellent work-life balance package:

• 5-days-annual-leave-plus-bank-holidays.
• A-manageable-38-hour-working-week-based-on-site.
• Flexible-start-and-finish-times-to-suit-your-routine.
• A 1-in-3 Friday rota that accommodates a shorter 9:30am to 3:30pm shift, giving you an early start to your weekend.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.-My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.