Control Systems Engineer

We are working with a well–known engineering company based in the Sunderland area to add talent to their electrical engineering team.
You will be responsible for system design programming assist with the designing of gas, hydraulic and process systems including other manufacturing processes and testing using programmable logic controllers (PLC).
This is a full–time permanent role with a moderate amount of travel required, for example, you will be responsible for site visits during commissioning activities; this means you will be required to have strong fault finding skills and familiarity with general commissioning works.
Are you an experienced and qualified PLC programmer with experience in Siemens, Ladder Logic, SCADA systems, design of HMI screens, E–Plan?
Role specification:
To be an operational member of the electrical design team to ensure systems are delivered on time and to specification.
Electrical concept system design including drafting diagrams and supporting PLC programming.
Produce P&ID drawings and bill of materials for each design using AutoCAD & EPlan.
* Write and Document Program
* Draft a diagram of the process, as a PLC programmer and build robust programs
* Use automation software (Siemens and others)
* Programming language (such as Ladder Logic, ST, SFC, Function Block) to write the program.
* Prepare documentation for the program's intended use as well as any safety related instructions.
* Look to standardize programming
* Design and program HMI screens
* Design and program SCADA system
* Test Programs
* Determine test criteria
* Test the new program for reliability and safety with automation equipment.
* You are also responsible for testing programs and equipment developed by third parties.
* Install programs
* Fully integrated with equipment, you will be available to oversee successful installation.
* You will provide guidance and support to technicians during the installation process,
* Train them in safe and efficient operation of the program.
* Technical support
* Provide ongoing technical support to users within the company and outside customers, both verbally and by writing
* Should any problems arise, you will troubleshoot the program and create solutions.
* Be part of the service support team to review technical queries and resolve issues
* Fine–tuning the productivity and dependability of their program is an ongoing project.
Person requirements:
* Qualified to HND level, ideally degree qualified
* Five years' experience in a control systems role
* Able to travel for work (infrequent)
* Have strong analytical skills
* Able to write code from scratch
* Experience of working with Flow diagrams (visio etc)
* Experience of Siemens automation software and others
* Understand construction or production methods and processes
Must have a strong understanding of the electrical, software engineering principles
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