PLC Controls Engineer

DESCRIPTION
An investment into a new production process has created a contract opportunity for a PLC Controls Engineer. This is an initial 12 month contract role working for a market leader who has repeatedly brought innovative, quality, and scientific advancements to the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high speed device integration.

* Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment.

* Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications.

* Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications.

* Fault-find complex automation equipment.

* Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards.

PRIMARY TASKS

* Develop machine control software involving servo pneumatic and data control.

* Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

* Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs.

* Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

* Experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team.

* Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA HMI software.

* Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics and RFID systems would be beneficial.

HOW TO APPLY
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