Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Remote / Hybrid – Working from home + travelling to clients in Manchester areas and West Yorkshire (not limited to these areas)

Circa £47,(Apply online only) – 40 hours

25 days holidays + bank holidays, paid overtime at single rate during the week and £28p/h on weekends and bank holidays, pension scheme, pool car

Established in 2012, we are specialists in control systems and automation services from the initial concept through to design and on-site commissioning. We provide automation services to various industries such as food, automotive, packaging, utilities and processing. Due to growth within the business, we are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team.

Key skills:

• Experience at fault finding and commissioning on electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Electrical fault finding is essential.
• PLC Programming is essential
• Proficient in writing software for PLCs, HMIs and integrated drive systems.
• Good working knowledge of Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5(Apply online only) and FTView, Mitsubishi GX & GT Works.
• Siemens knowledge is essential.
• Experience with older control systems and the ability to upgrade and replace newer systems.
• Ability to design electrical control systems using AutoCAD or EPlan or SEE Electrical.

Ideal candidate:

• Must have excellent customer service skills with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to queries and providing information about the work being undertaken
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency at writing accurate reports and complete other documentation accurately with a good command of the English language is essential.
• Ability to manage own time effectively and efficiently and able to prioritise a varied workload to tight deadlines this includes the ability to assess and organise resources and plan and progress work activities
• Ideally based in West Yorkshire or Manchester areas.
• This is a home-based position.
• Willing to travel and spend time away from home if required, including working abroad.
• Current valid driving license is essential.

In return:

In return my client is willing to pay up to approximately £47,(Apply online only) + paid overtime for the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a predominantly remote basis for a growing company.