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Control Systems Engineer

Spencers Wood
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This company is a leader in industrial automation and process-control engineering, known for delivering sophisticated solutions across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and energy. Team members have the opportunity to work on diverse projects from sophisticated data platforms to custom-built testing systems used internationally, giving exposure to both hands-on engineering and high-level software architecture.

Control Systems Engineer/Graduate

£30k - £45k + Paid Overtime, Pension Scheme

Excellent Training & Development Opportunities

Home Counties

Ref: 24681

Training will be provided to complete:

Create custom PLC/SCADA programs, testing & inspecting electrical control systems

Design/modification to new & existing electrical control systems utilising AutoCAD for the creation of electrical schematics, bills of material & the creation of technical files

Assist customers with onsite PLC control, AC Inverter, DC Drive & Servo Drives as well as issues with plant equipment

Provide a calibration service for on site equipment that utilises PLC control systems & analogue transducers e.g. measuring pressure, flow, speed, torque & temperature

Design & install safety circuitry

Site surveying, meeting with customers & creation of quotations within strict customer budget guidelines

Creation of full functional, design & specifications (FDS) for projects

Utilising Siemens TIA & Beckhoff PLC systems, you will develop machinery & process control solutions

The Person:

Previous experience in Control System Programming and Commissioning

Exposure to C# / C++ & integrating to SQL is highly advantageous

Clean & Valid UK driving license is essential

Positive attitude, enthusiasm and passion for automated machinery projects, with the ability to work independently as well as within a team

Located in the South East we are seeking candidates located within and around the following areas: Reading, Bracknell, Hayes and High Wycombe.

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For further information call Sharon Hill

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