Controls Engineer
The client is a global leader in medical device manufacturing solutions and specializes in designing and building bespoke, reliable, complete solutions which automate highly complex production processes. Through deep client collaboration they support customers on the automation journey as they transition to smart methods of manufacturing that ultimately drive productivity and business efficiencies. We provide end-to-end automation and integration solutions to the medical device industry.
Overview of role:
- Become part of a growing multi-disciplinary team delivering automated equipment solutions from concept through to full implementation
- Be responsible for machine control system software design, development & commissioning
- A great opportunity to be directly involved in the design of high-tech engineering applications
Main Tasks:
- Design and integrate control system software for automated machines including PLCs, Robotics, Motion, HMI, SCADA, Vision
- Develop, test, commission & support machine control software
- Design system architectures, develop process flows and software design specifications
- Design of equipment to CE, electrical, machinery safety and clients' standards
- Interpret & develop design & validation documentation required for regulated industries
- Specification of control system components
- Collaborate closely within a multi-disciplinary project team
- Collaborate and support customers throughout an entire project life cycle
- Support the improvement & creation of new control system standards and system standardisation with the latest technologies
Experience:
- Proven experience with automated machine design, specification & development is essential
- Strong PLC, HMI/SCADA experience essential, preferably with Allen Bradley, Omron or Siemens platforms
- Experience in software architectures and design including GAMP, ISA88, ISA95, 21CFR Part 11 compliance
- Experience of equipment testing and debug
- Ability to create & review technical documentation for regulated industries
- Familiarity with robotics, motion control, machine vision, pneumatics essential
- KUKA/Fanuc robot experience will be advantageous
Qualifications:
- A Level 8 qualification in relevant engineering or closely related discipline
- 5+ years of experience desirable
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive and energetic approach
- Strong organizational skills
- A quality minded outlook and a problem-solving attitude
- Needs to work well in a multifunctional team
- Driving License and ability to travel