Controls Engineer

Overview

MERITUS are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join our client in Telford that design bespoke systems solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Defence, FMCG and Agriculture.

CONTROLS ENGINEER
- Up to £50,000 per annum
- Telford, Shropshire - PLC PROGRAMMING NEEDED - FAST PROCESS - SECTOR:
Systems Integration / Aerospace

MERITUS are working with an innovative engineering business specialising in advanced automation and control systems to recruit a Controls Engineer
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team, developing PLC software, commissioning bespoke automation systems and supporting customers across a variety of industrial applications both in the UK and overseas.

If you have a strong background in PLC programming and enjoy seeing projects through from development and testing to on-site commissioning, we d love to hear from you.

• Develop and modify PLC software using Allen Bradley (Rockwell) and Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
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• Develop structured control software including ladder logic, statement list and function block programming.
• Configure industrial communications including Ether Net/IP, Modbus and Profibus
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• Configure AC/DC drives and inverter systems.
• Develop and tune PID control loops for process applications including flow, pressure, temperature, humidity and level control.
• Test and validate hardware and software prior to customer delivery.
• Commission new automation systems on customer sites across the UK and internationally.
• Provide technical support, fault finding and diagnostics both remotely and on-site.
• Deliver customer training following successful project completion.
• Support the development of robot and PLC software solutions.

We're looking for an engineer with a passion for industrial automation and control systems who enjoys solving technical challenges and working directly with customers.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience programming Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs
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• Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
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• PLC software development experience, including ladder logic, function blocks and structured programming.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ether Net/IP, Modbus and Profibus.
• Experience configuring drives and inverter systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience testing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with customers.
• A willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

• Ignition SCADA.
• Robot programming.
• Systems, software and hardware development.