Controls & Automation Engineer

My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Glasgow. You will be working with a successful manufacturer, that have a culture on site that is results-driven with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The company is well established, financially stable and has earned a reputation as an excellent employer.

If you are looking to advance your skills and knowledge, work on exciting projects and build a long term career where you can advance further, then this could be the position for you!

As part of their team, you will create / modify and provide support for automated systems for use in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with departmental and corporate leadership to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments
• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership to determine automation capabilities and goals
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades
• Develop new robot programs as well as modify existing programs
• Design EOAT and components in Autodesk inventor
• Create new and modify / troubleshoot existing control systems

Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
• Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing
• Strong ability with software testing and validation
• Superb communication and organizational skills
• PLC Programming of Siemens S7 with TIA Portal Experience
• Knowledge of ABB / KUKA / Universal Robots Robot Systems, configuration and programming
• Good knowledge of industrial networks such as Profinet/ ethernet IP / Ethercat
• Knowledge of automated inspection / Vision systems would be an advantage