Trainee Controls Engineer

TRAINEE CONTROLS ENGINEER, CO ANTRIM

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, you will be working in a dedicated team of industry professionals,  providing a creative and problem-solving solution to a range of groundbreaking projects. Primarily you will assist in the development of specialist bespoke equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to start their career in controls/software engineering within a fast-paced environment.

MAIN TASKS

• Support Controls Engineers in the creation and development of machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects.
• Support the Controls team to deliver control and safety systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standards
• Support the sales team with technical input for generation quotations for new projects.
• Support Controls Engineering with the design of the electrical and software elements of bespoke machinery based on customer requirements in line with project schedules.
• Organize the purchase of materials for projects through the purchasing department, maintaining awareness of lead times so equipment is delivered in time.
• Contribute to ensuring that the electrical and control systems elements of machines comply with applicable regulations.
• Support the project team during commissioning activities to achieve successful FAT and SAT.
• Contribute to project documentation such as FDS, Electrical schematics, test protocols, risk assessments, training material.
• Reporting the progress of project work to the Controls Engineering Manager.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS:

• Successfully delivering machine control system projects to required timescale and budget
• Conducting assessments and generating technical documents to support compliance with the Machinery Directive and other British and international standards.
• Gain proficiency in the use of Rockwell and Siemens programming platforms.
• Integration of robotics into automation solutions.
• Integration of vision systems into industrial automation.
• Integration of servo drives into industrial automation.
• Configuration of standard industrial IO network and bus systems.
• Training customer employees in the use and maintenance of supplied equipment.
• Provide technical controls support for existing customers.

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering.
• Experience of automation and production machinery, ideally with a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of Controls or Software elements of production machinery design
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise work within tight timescales.

BENEFITS

• Salary – £30-35k
• Pension
• Income protection
• Life Assurance

To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) to – [contact hidden].

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The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry.  They are professionally qualified to advise on your technical suitability for this role or other vacancies.  For a confidential conversation on this or any other roles in the pipeline please contact Sean Metrustry (Director) at [Employer hidden] on [contact hidden].