-Would you be interested in working for one of the World’s most successful and respected Materials Handling organisations?
-Are you an experienced Controls Design Engineer who enjoys creating the initial design and conception of PLC systems?
-Do you enjoy travelling and supporting different companies across the UK with their Controls Design Engineering projects?

If the answer is yes, we would be keen to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now!

The Opportunity
Our Client; a well-recognised and respected Materials Handling company who are among the world's largest suppliers of Automated Warehouse and Materials Handling solutions are now actively seeking an experienced Controls Design Engineer on a permanent basis. Ideally Midlands based, this is a remotely based position and you will be eligible for a negotiable (albeit dependent on relevant experience) basic salary, together with a full flexible benefits package, to include a company car and eligibility for paid overtime.

The position of Controls Design Engineer will see you joining the growing team in Modification and Upgrades. MU (Modifications & Upgrades) is an essential division within the company that supports live/operational automated Material Handling sites to deliver improvement projects.

As the Controls Design Engineer, you will will develop, implement, and support hardware/software solutions for Modernisation and Upgrade projects. You will be providing control solutions, including software design and commissioning, whilst ensuring the solutions meet the cost and timescale requirements of the customer’s project.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to travel to various customer sites to conduct site surveys and better understand their needs. The primary location of the team is in Wellingborough, but they offer remote working as part of the position due to the travel requirements.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• To provide controls solution for a Material Handling project involving software design and commissioning.
• Ensuring the solution meets the requirements of the project and is carried out within cost and time scale constraints.
• To understand the constraints of working on live sites and provide solutions that minimise the disruptions to client operations whilst working within the project scope.
• To provide support, attend to system faults and perform investigation and fault rectification where necessary.
• To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards, promoting a continuous improvement culture.
• Production of PLC software, including safety-compliant code.
• Production of all associated documentation including, but not limited to Functional Design Specifications, test specifications, and commissioning checklists.
• To commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system integration commissioning activities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Should ideally be educated with a HNC or HND, or equivalent qualification, in Electrical Engineering or a similar field, although plenty of relevant experience will also be considered.
• You will need to be a proven Controls Design Engineer who is experienced in producing PLC software within an automated Materials Handling environment (MHE).
• As the Controls Design Engineer, you will be able to do the initial design and conception of a PLC system from the start of the project.
• You will need previous experience in producing PLC software inclusive of safety-compliant code.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplined teams is needed here.
• You will certainly need a Full UK Driving Licence and will be able to travel to sites when required approximately 50% of the working week.
• Ability to work outside of core hours to meet the project objectives. (Weekends and Nights) is also required.

It’s great if you also have the following:

• A working knowledge of Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal would be an advantage, but we will also consider those with programming experience on other PLC platforms.

This position is available with immediate effect.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jason Seed via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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