Controls Engineer

<p><strong>Job Title: Controls Engineer</strong></p><p><strong>Shift: Day shift </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Gloucester</strong></p><p><strong>Salary £50,000 to £60,000 per annum + Excellent benefits package</strong></p><p><br><br>Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.<br></p><p>A great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding Controls engineer to join their highly skilled team of engineers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities –Controls Engineer </strong></p><p>To provide Controls System development and support of special purpose automated machinery supplied worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties – Controls Engineer </strong></p><ul><li>Carry out a range of PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.</li><li>Carry out software & hardware configuration of networked control systems with distributed Input Output (IO).</li><li>Carry out the programming and integration of vision systems for inspection & measurement using Cognex or similar products.</li><li>Control system support of prototype, new machine builds and existing equipment in the field.</li><li>Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices.</li><li>Prepare support documentation to assist both machine manufacture, testing and customer documentation packages.</li><li>Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site as required.</li><li>To identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.</li><li>To actively participate in product development and improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Requirements – Controls Engineer </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.</li><li>Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming preferably using</li><li>Rockwell Logix platform, Safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, Studio 5000 and FTViewME. Siemens Control systems & TIA portal advantageous.</li><li>Knowledge and programming of robotic applications preferred (Yaskawa preferred).</li><li>Knowledge of vision systems preferable</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.</li><li>Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.</li><li>Positive attitude with ability to work within culturally diverse environments.</li><li>Helpful and supportive approach to resolution of technical challenges</li><li>Receptive and adaptable to change. xwzovoh </li><li>Able to travel internationally to customer sites.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we can offer – Controls Engineer</strong></p><ul><li>25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays</li><li>9/10 working fortnight</li><li>Private Medical insurance</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>A supportive, inclusive environment</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on or send a copy of your CV to </p><p>Candidates who are currently a Control Systems Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Automation Engineer could be suitable for this role</p><p>For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website