Control Systems Engineer

The company

A leading automation business based in the heart of Telford who have built up a fantastic reputation amongst their varied customer base. The company specialise in providing cutting edge automation solutions such as automated welded, machining and assembly solutions across Automotive, Aerospace, Yellow Goods and Nuclear sectors. Due to significant expansion of their order book and an increase in work with key customers, the company are now looking for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team.


Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Mon - Thurs
08:30 - 15:00 Fri

The role

Reporting into the Operations Manager, a Controls Engineer is now required join the team on a permanent basis to play a crucial role in the end-to-end development of machine control systems.

You will take responsibility for:

• Development/Design/Integration of PLC Software From scratch
• Familiar with Siemens and/or Omron PLCs, however all backgrounds considered.
• Project management from concept to fully developed machines ensuring work is compliant with PUWER and safety standards.
• Providing ongoing technical support for customer breakdowns and maintaining documentation of designs and software revisions.
• Commissioning of Automated Systems on site with customers Interacting with key customers to understand the scope of the project.

What you need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

• Relevant experience within automation/machine build systems industries
• PLC programming experience and HMI screens (Siemens / Omron, etc).
• 18Th Edition/NVQ Level 3/ONC/D/HNC and equivalent industry qualifications
• Ability to Develop Design/Integrate siemens PLC Software From scratch

Other DESIRABLE skills include:

• Experience within the Automation / Robotics / Special Purpose Machinery industry would be a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with FANUC Robo Guide would be desirable, but not essential.

What is on offer

On offer is the chance to join a well-established Automation solutions provider who have a fantastic reputation locally as well as the opportunity to work in a role which will offer a real wealth of variety in terms of the range of projects you can expect to work on. Along with this you will benefit from a competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000 and a fantastic, supporting & collaborative working environment with opportunities to progress with the business.

How to apply?

For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on 0121 820 7020 or email me at . Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.

We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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