Control Systems Engineer, Derby

Are you a skilled automation professional looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects? We are partnering with a leading specialist machinery manufacturer to find a Control Systems Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will be fully involved in all aspects of controls engineering, from initial software design through to final commissioning.

Working with cutting-edge automated machinery, the successful Control Systems Engineer will deliver robust PLC and HMI programming solutions for bespoke packaging machinery and special-purpose automation equipment.

KeyResponsibilities

• ControlSystemsDesign:Leadthedesign,development,andimplementationofnew,advancedindustrialcontrolsystemsandassociatedequipment.
• PLC&HMIProgramming:Develop,code,andoptimizePLCandHMIsoftware,focusingprimarilyonAllen-Bradley(Rockwell)platforms.
• LegacyEquipmentSupport:UtiliseMitsubishiPLCplatformknowledgetosupport,upgrade,andmaintainexistinglegacycontrolsystemsandmachines.
• Documentation&Specifications:Convertprojectrequirementsintotechnicaldocumentation,includingFunctionalDesignSpecifications(FDS),DetailedDesignSpecifications,andsoftwaremanuals.
• Testing&Commissioning:Executefactoryacceptancetesting(FAT),siteacceptancetesting(SAT),andhands-on,on-sitemachinecommissioning.
• CollaborativeSupport:Partnerwithproduction,supportsalesteamswithtechnicalexpertisetoidentifycustomerneeds,andbuildstrongclientrelationships.

WhatWeAreLookingFor

• Education:AnHNC,HND,orhigherqualificationinarelevantengineeringdiscipline.
• EssentialPLCExperience:Aminimumof3yearsofprofessionalexperiencewritingcodeforAllen-Bradley(Rockwell)PLCs,thoughcandidateswithmoreexperiencearehighlyencouragedtoapply.
• DesirablePLCExperience:PreviousexperiencewritingcodeforMitsubishiPLCsishighlydesirabletoassistwitholdermachinerylines.
• IndustryBackground:Provenexperienceworkingwithinthepackagingmachineryorautomationsectorsisideal.Experiencewithmotioncontrolandservosystemsisalsoadvantageous.
• ProjectDelivery:Theabilitytoexecutemultipleprojectresponsibilitiessimultaneouslywhileworkingtotightdeadlines.
• Flexibility:Aself-starterwithapositiveattitudewhoispreparedtotravelnationallyandinternationallyforcommissioningwhenrequired.

Benefits&Culture

This company takes pride in fostering an open, productive team culture where technical expertise and personal responsibility are highly valued. Alongside a competitive salary, they offer an excellent work-life balance package:

• 5daysannualleaveplusbankholidays.
• Amanageable38-hourworkingweekbasedon-site.
• Flexiblestartandfinishtimestosuityourroutine.
• A 1-in-3 Friday rota that accommodates a shorter 9:30am to 3:30pm shift, giving you an early start to your weekend.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.