Senior Controls Engineer

at  Automation Experts Ltd

Salary: £50k - 60k per year + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Reference: 23846/1
Providers of automated materials handling and software solutions for warehousing operations are now seeking a Senior Controls Engineer. Work within the Controls Design team to produce PLC software as required for Client’s automated warehouse systems, along with commissioning of control systems on client sites.

• Write PLC and HMI code (Siemens TIA Portal) to meet requirements of the system; test the code and install it and commission it at clients’ sites
• Write the FS for projects as required and co-ordinate with colleagues within Engineering and within Systems to ensure alignment of functionality and interfaces
• Work with the Project Engineering team to ensure full co-ordination of electrical, control and mechanical part requirements and a complete integrated design solution.
• Proactively work with Engineering, procurement, project management and installations to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and scope.
• Investigate and resolve any technical issues that are flagged within electrical design and PLC software systems
• Provide first line training / familiarisation to support team members for commissioned systems.
• Support colleagues around the business in the execution of Client’s work – including, but not limited to, attending customer meetings, customer sites, internal project meetings, supplier meetings.
• Keep developing yourself and your skills to ensure your technical skills remain current.