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CONTROLS ENGINEER

Job Description

We are a specialist automation organisation with an established presence across the globe. As we continue to innovate and lead the industry, we are actively seeking a talented Controls Software Engineer to join our dynamic team who support our Central UK operations.

Benefits of a Controls Software Engineer:

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £50,000
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) Paid Overtime  
  • Potential Relocation Assistance 
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference


Duties of a Controls Software Engineer:

  • As a vital member of our team you will be required to create bespoke automation solutions for our manufacturing requirements. 
  • The role requires you to undertake Plc design, programming, commissioning, alongside providing support throughout the complete project lifecycle. 
  • On occasions you may also be asked to support with the robot programming, vision systems and have an understanding of good manufacturing practice guidelines. 
  • Collaborate with clients and internal staff to design concepts that meet requirements.
  • Assist in developing cost estimates for proposals.
  • Create validation documentation, including software design specifications, test records and supporting documentation like O&M manuals, software releases, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Design, code, commission, test and provide aftermarket support for our bespoke machinery worldwide.
  • Conduct system validation, including Factory Acceptance Testing and oversee validation.
  • Requirements of a Controls Software Engineer:
  • Proven experience designing Plc software alongside supporting existing applications. 
  • Competent with communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial, etc.)
  • Competent with IEC 61131-3, C#, Java or Structured Text.
  • We are particularly keen to talk to candidates that have direct programming experience with one or more of the following applications:
  • Siemens Tia Portal
  • Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert or Unity Pro
  • Beckhoff CX series, C60xx or TwinCAT 
  • Omron CX-Programmer, Sysmac Studio
  • Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3, GX Developer
  • ABB Automation Builder
  • Wago CODESYS
  • Bosch Rexroth IndraWorks
  • Phoenix Contact PC WORX, PLCnext Engineer
  • Delta Electronics ISPSoft
  • B&R Automation Automation Studio


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Software Professional with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Should you want to learn more about any of these CONTROLS & AUTOMATION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Controls & Automation Recruitment Support since 1994

SIMILAR JOBS

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Control Systems Engineer (Electrical) to join a family business who are a leading manufacturer and supplier. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of electrical controls within machine building. You must have a background in Programming Siemens PLCs.

The package details for the role of Control Systems Engineer include the below and further at interview:

  • Hours are Monday – Friday days
  • Salary is very negotiable from £45,000 depending on experience 
  • 20 + 8 days Holiday 
  • Pension is commenced after 3 months and is standard contributory 
  • On site Parking 
  • Very stable and friendly working environment 

Along with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, the ability to programme Siemens PLCs is essential and have previous experience at a high technical level with completing relevant paperwork. 

Other key duties for the role of Control Systems Engineer include: 

  • A strong understanding of electrical control systems
  • Knowledge of hydraulics (not essential as training will be given)
  • Occasional hands-on building systems for machinery

We would be interested in also talking to Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Maintenance Electricians with PLC programming experience. 

The role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield and Sheffield. 
 

 

About Us: 

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts! 

Benefits Available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary and benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: to £52,500
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Company Funded Life Assurance 
  • Fully Funded Sick Pay 
  • Healthcare
  • Onsite Parking 
  • Day Working (Monday – Friday)
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement within a Stable Organisation

Duties of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

Working days, as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to manage a small team, whilst also ensuring planned maintenance is undertaken to schedule, allied to being responsible for reactive maintenance issues. 

A key part of your role is undertaking plant related project work, where you will have full lifecycle responsibility from initial concept through to final commissioning. 

Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

You must have gained your experience within a heavy engineering, manufacturing or process oriented environment, be apprentice trained and qualified ideally to an HND standard Electrically.

It is also crucial to the role that you have a proven background in leading a team of maintenance professionals and undertaking plant related projects. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into an organisation that will not offer you not only an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker. 


The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Wednesbury & Tipton 

 

PRESS SETTER / OPEAROR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRESS SETTER / OPERATOR

We are based in the heart of the Black Country, and have been established for many many years.  

Our customer base is solid and secure with our biggest customer, just having committed to staying in the UK for the next few years.  This is creating the need for a Press Setter / Operator to strengthen our Toolroom.

MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Harbourne, Moseley, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood, Redditch, and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £13 - £14 per hour (dependant on experience) 
  • Free parking on site
  • Overtime available
  • Busy, solid manufacturing company
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Early Friday finish available
  • Choice of shifts – either 6am / 2pm OR  7.30am / 16.30pm OR 2pm/ 10pm
  • Overtime available
  • Training offered for the right person on Fork- lift truck and / OR ROSPA cert
  • FLT training supplied, again if necessary for the right person

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setting progression presses between 80t to 400t
  • Ensure all machinery setting is conducted in accordance with ROSPA
  • Making sure Quality standards are maintained
  • Conduct TPM checks 
  • Responsible for the upkeep on the machines in your area
  • Weekly checks on oils and grease
  • Undertake training as and when on any new equipment

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

  • Setting and Operating Presses experience
  • Ideally progression pressing experience, however training is being offered for the right person
  • ROSPA Press Setting certificate, though again, will support the achieve for the right person
  • Fork- Lift Truck - licence – 2t to 5t – again training is offered

Set shifts being offered – 

  • 6.00am – 2pm  OR
  • 7.30am – 16.30pm OR
  • 2pm – 10pm
 

PRODUCTION PLANNING MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION PLANNING MANAGER

We are based in the heart of the Black Country, and have been established for many many years.  We are a World Leading unique manufacturing business, supplying into a multitude of different industry sectors, such as aerospace, defence, oil and gas and power generation to name but a few

As our Production Planning Manager, you will be given the responsibility for managing and maintaining the production scheduling process
MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood, Redditch, and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 -£45,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Unique manufacturing company
  • World leader, steeped in history
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Early Friday finish

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and maintain the production scheduling process
  • Ensure budget output is met
  • Progress chasing inventory 
  • Key customer Accounts schedules
  • Maintain ERP system
  • Customer liaison
  • Issue priority lists
  • Monthly plans for open orders

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

  • Relevant Production planning experience at a Senior level
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • ERP literate
  • Exposure to running marketing and Sales meetings would be advantageous
  • Good level of Microsoft literacy
  • An effective communicator at all levels