Control Systems Engineer

A precision engineering group which is currently investing in large scale plant improvements and implementing the latest manufacturing technologies has a new vacancy for a Control Systems Engineer. Working as part of the group improvement team, you will be working on integrating new technologies & upgrading legacy control systems. Candidates are sought with a keen interest in new technologies and a good level of programming languages such as Python.

Key Responsibilities

Improve and optimise equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency.

Improve processes, programs and procedures.

Develop self-sustainable trouble-shooting support systems for various machines control system. 

Assist in upgrading legacy control systems as and when required.

Developing new strategies to monitor machines digitally and to optimise them.

Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.

Provide technical expertise to plant personnel including the maintenance team.

Monitor the effectiveness of newly implemented projects.

The Person

Electrical Engineering Degree with hands on experience of Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley PLC’s.

Hands on experience as an electrical/control systems engineer.

Experience with high-level programming languages such as Python.

Demonstrated ability to use root cause analysis/problem solving process.

Good organizational and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.

Demonstrated track record in driving continuous improvement.