Industrial Automation Engineer

CKF Systems Ltd, with its manufacturing facility based in Gloucester, is an established, leading robotic and automation solutions provider with a reputation for successfully delivering systems to Manufacturing Industries throughout the UK and internationally for over 35 years.

Operating in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Distribution and Automotive Sectors, CKF is now, one of the largest UK based system integrators, designing, and manufacturing robotic systems, automated solutions, and conveyor systems.

The role of Industrial Automation Engineer,is to join the CKF team supporting the Electrical Controls Department with Design, Testing and Implementation of Automation Systems throughout the UK and Internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Testing & Implementation of Software for Automation Systems.
• Preforming factory acceptance testing of Automation Systems, leading to a formal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with the customer, prior to delivery.
• Preparation of FDS Documentation.
• Research and Development into new products which could be used in Automation Systems.
• Provide technical support to the sales, proposal, project, and design team. Including simulations, estimating, software and hardware selection.
• Undertake fault finding during commissioning.
• Offer technical support to customers, across email, phone, remotely, and on-site.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other contractors.
• Work in accordance with BS7617:2018 & Electrical specifications. Knowledge of EN IEC 60204

Skills & Experience

• Degree or HNC qualified, within a relevant Engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics

• Experience of Allen-Bradley & Siemens PLC’s & HMI’s

• Knowledge of Robotic Applications, desirable

• Ability to writing PLC software using programming languages e.g., Ladder diagram (LD), Function block diagram (FBD), Structured text (ST), Instruction list (IL), and Sequential function chart (SFC)

• Designing, tagging, and testing control system mimics using HMI SCADA packages

• Experience of Safety Systems, (LOTO, Safety Zoning, Sistema)

• Knowledge of 415V and 24V machine power and control systems

• Possess a good understanding of engineering principles in Control System Design

• Able to work within control panels and make wiring modifications if required

• Ability to read Electrical Schematics

• Strong IT Skills, such as Microsoft.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to travel

• Ability to work in a team (and autonomously) to achieve end goals

• Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer

• A competitive, attractive salary.

• Working away allowance

• Career development and relevant training within a successful and growing business

• Company pension scheme

To apply for this role please send your C.V and covering letter to