Kraft Recruitment
Control System Engineer (Remote)
Control System Engineer | Kraft Recruitment | UK
An opportunity for an experienced control engineer is available with myclient who are a market leader of process plant machinery, systems andequipment. Their ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience, andcome from a controls biased maintenance or field service background.
Control System Engineer role:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will responsible for the followingcontrol system engineering duties:
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Control System Engineer | Kraft Recruitment | UK
An opportunity for an experienced control engineer is available with my client who are a market leader of process plant machinery, systems and equipment. Their ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience, and come from a controls biased maintenance or field service background.
Control System Engineer role:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will responsible for the following control system engineering duties:
• Amongst other projects, responsible for continued development of an automatic control system to ensure that customers products are dried to the required moisture content.
• Develop and improve user interface for ease of use
• Rollout of updates to existing customers
• Investigate cloud data collection and online web portals for customer access
• Interpret PLC data into meaningful analysis and summaries.
• Assisting colleagues with developing improved control systems for machines and complete process systems.
• Working with the mechanical design team and implementing control systems to maximise the ability to automate wherever practical.
• IEC (phone number removed) PLC programming languages in ladder and structured text
• Codesys, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal
• HMI programming; EasyBuilder Pro
• Machinery related networking and network security;
• Fieldbuses including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet and CanOpen;
• Variable Speed Drive PLC software programming and parameter use; IMO, ABB
• Soft starters, Star Delta Reversing, Direct Online motor starters
• On site visits for trouble-shooting electrical and electro-mechanical problems.
• Commissioning of machines and systems.
• Remote office-based support and advice.
• Working to increase secure connectivity to alert operators to maintenance needs and allow remote troubleshooting.
• Collecting and using data from the process to inform operators, and to inform the design and development.
• Collecting accurate data on our machines
• Involvement in our laboratory for developing machines for testing characteristics of different organic materials.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with Panel Builder and System Integrators and equipment suppliers.
• Reviewing control panel specifications and defining standard designs.
• Identify areas for development, and keep abreast of supplier side updates
• Training, documentation and support
Control System Engineer requirement:
The right to work in the UK without need of sponsors.
Electrical / electronic qualified engineer.
Experience in PLC control /programming.
Familiar with relay logic control panels.
Some experience in 3 phase power electricals.
With an interest in/connection with process industry/mechanical engineering.
Interested, committed and thorough with open minded, positive attitude and analytical/problem solving mind.
Good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to spend some time working at site in UK and Overseas (<7% of the year).
Control System Engineer package:
Salary up to £55k dependant on experience
23 days holiday + bank hols
Private Pension + other attractive benefits
