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Control System Design Engineer

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3 weeks ago
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Our client is a market-leading company in a niche sector who have been established for over 60 years. They specialise in the supply, manufacture, design, installation, and service of engineering equipment. The company is currently recruiting for a Control System Design Engineer to join their team, where you will be responsible for producing schematic designs using various software. You must have a driving license to apply for this role due to the location of the company.
  
Job Description for the Control System Design Engineer:  

Produce schematic designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical
Ensure the bill of materials is produced for manufacturing to meet client requirements
Liaise with clients and suppliers to offer the most effective performance and expertise in design, and maintain an excellent rapport
Use PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and other control products and designs
Attend various sites
Telemetry interrogation and support Requirements for the Control System Design Engineer role: 

Must have knowledge of the industry and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role
Experience using Electrical CAD packages is essential
Familiarity with VSD and soft start technology
Knowledge of computer control panels
Must have experience using panel design, assembly, and wiring
Experience with SCADA, networks, and telemetry principles is desirable
Must have strong organisational skills and be able to manage their own workload
Be able to work in a fast-paced role
A driving licence is essential  Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary: DOE
  
Benefits:  

30 holidays, including BH, rising to 33 after 1 year of service and the beginning of the next calendar year
Auto-enrolment pension. Initial 5% employee contribution. After 3 years’ service, the company will fund the employee contribution
After a qualifying period, you will be entitled to private health care (taxable), critical illness cover and death in service cover
Annual business performance-related bonus (non-contractual)
Opportunity for progression and training
Flexibility to work contracted hours over 4 days – subject to manager’s discretion Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region

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