Redditch, UK

Full time permanent hire // Contract

Required Skills:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering
• 10+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslogs standard programming platforms
• Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software
• Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL
• Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects
• Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices

Job Responsibilities:

• The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.
• Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems
• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations
• Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems
• Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deployment
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements
• Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers
• Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs
• Subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledge
• Lead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Desirable

• Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5
• Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal
• Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka