Controls Engineer - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Controls Engineer

up to £45k

Cheltenham

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MDE are hiring for an experienced Controls Engineer to join a market leading Systems integrator to support with the delivery of bespoke control system solutions

This role offers projects on exciting industrial automation projects in the UK, Europe, USA & Canada so you should expect to travel approximately 50% of the time

Our Client specialise in the design, build and installation of bespoke control systems, factory automation systems and machinery, vision inspection, plastic container handling and robotics.

Due to increased customer demand, the company are expanding their operations and looking to appoint an experienced controls engineer. Youll have the opportunity to bring our customers automation aspirations to life, working across a variety of industry sectors and on some ground-breaking projects.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, tenacious, punctual, and able to manage their own time effectively. Youll have high standards and be described as hard working, courteous, having a mature attitude and being a great team player.

Flexibility, pulling your weight and a can-do attitude are a must in order to fit in and become an integral part of our team.

The role:

Working as part of a closely-knit team, you will be required to work both in-house and on customers sites - mainly around the UK and Ireland but you should expect worldwide travel on occasion. It is rare that you will be expected to stay over a weekend, but this can happen, especially on overseas projects. You will be instrumental in the design / installation / service and manufacture of our bespoke control systems and machinery delivering the programming capabilities for single control panels but more often designing from scratch, intricate controls systems as part of larger / complete turnkey automation solutions working in close collaboration with our teams of mechanical and electrical design engineers.

Responsibilities include:

• Programming of PLC / Touch Screen / Network / SCADA
• Liaising with our internal panel builders to ensure the systems are built to the design spec
• On site installation and commissioning
• Service and fault find on existing systems
• Project management
• Ownership of certain customers projects from conception, design, build, customer delight!
• Training and mentoring other team members in control systems
• Ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion

To be considered for the role, you will be experienced in:

• Industrial Control Systems
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens essential)
• Industrial networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET)
• Manufacturing industries / processes
• Liaising with customers/suppliers

Ideally, you will also have experience of the following (and therefore have an advantage):

• Working in foreign countries
• Experience of programming robotics
• EPLAN electrical design
• Plastics processing machinery
• Packaging systems

Key Requirements:

• Good eye for detail
• Great problem solver and tenacious
• An inquisitive mind
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• The desire to learn and improve yourself
• Self-starter with the maturity to be able to work with minimal supervision but equally, knows when support is needed
• Fluent in English (second language is a plus)
• A can do attitude (were a small but growing team - we dont have room for divas!)
• Willingness to travel/work away from home on a regular basis (majority UK, but also abroad) - approx. 50%
• Full UK driving licence (with 3 penalty points or less)
• Presentable and articulate
• Be able to show evidence of your work/capability at interview
• Be eligible to work in the UK

If this sounds like you, then heres whats on offer:

• Remuneration: Good rate of pay in line with experience
• Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
• Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period)
• 21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays
• Additional holiday for long service
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period)
• Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)
• Great colleagues
• Great opportunities for progression

Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00 (Note there may be occasional travel with longer hours)

The location is fairly rural and not served by public transport, so own means of transport is essential

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Candidates without proven controls engineering experience need not apply
• You will be expected to carry out a practical skills/capability test as part of the interview process
• You will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.
• Historic travel to the US would be advantageous