Control Systems Engineer

Part of a major international engineering group, this organisation is setting up a new division to design & build turnkey automation & robotic assembly systems for manufacturing clients throughout Europe.  This is a brand new venture and an immediate appointment is required for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to become an integral member of the team.
Control Systems Engineer
Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Stafford, Kidderminster, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury areas)
Salary – to £55000
As a Control Systems subject matter expert you will be responsible for overseeing successful execution of multiple turnkey automation projects, ensuring specification, design and commissioning of functional controls systems for automated assembly lines.
Responsibilities:
o Design of control schematics, PLC & HMI programs and able to provide direction in relation to robotic integration.
o Support specification and tendering for new projects
o Supervise installation, commissioning and FAT/ buy off at customer facility
o Provide technical support to resolve electrical and automation failures or build issues
Experience:
You will already be an experienced Control Systems Engineer or Industrial Automation Engineer with an expert knowledge of PLC automation and associated low level industrial control systems and how to best implement and improve the use of technology to optimise a volume production environment.
o Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar
o Detailed knowledge of design, programming and fault finding PLCs – ideally Siemens TIA & S7 or Allen Bradley, HMI & vision systems, robotic integration, IoT/ Industry 4.0/ MES
o Proven experience designing and optimising turnkey industrial automation utilised in automotive / high volume manufacturing processes; for example - BIW welded assemblies, product assembly & test, powertrain assembly, EV/ battery tray build  etc
o Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and industrial communication networks
o Proven structured problem solving methods and experience of process change management
o Flexibility to travel with UK & Europe for commission purposes
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to be part of a brand new venture and influence the grown of the operation. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, as a member of the senior management team, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business and staffing as the business continues to quote and win significant new business throughout UK and European automotive manufacturing sector.  In return our client is offering an excellent salary and benefits package
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed)
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