Automation and Control Development Engineer

This role is for engineers who like the challenge of developing and implementing complex automation, mechatronic and data acquisition systems for turnkey projects. No two projects are the same and the engineer will find great job satisfaction in delivering solutions in cutting edge automotive and industrial environments.

Requirements

• Determining the best way to implement bespoke automation and control process for the application using the CADET (internal software) and DACS (Data Acquisition and Control System) from customer supplied requirements and specifications.
• Developing control software using the advanced CADET API to implement the solution. Knowledge of VB6/VBA is useful for supporting legacy systems
• Interfacing to 3rd party equipment for integration within the CADET and C#.
• Knowledge of protocols such as Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK protocol (over Ethernet/Serial) is useful
• Developing automation sequences using standard CADET editor tools
• Create test and acceptance procedures
• Creating custom system functionality based on customer requirements
• Frequent site visits to customer for installing, testing and documenting the solution, within the UK and globally as required
• Understanding and ability to modify electrical systems to suit applications
• Work with the Commissioning engineers and project/site managers to achieve sign off from the customer.
• Own initiative garage projects based on anticipated future requirements and enhancements of existing tools
• Providing information to the sales department for quotation purposes.
• Source code management via SourceTree, BitBucket and Jira

Requirements

• Ideally suited to a joint electrical and mechanical/robotic/Mechatronics/Automation engineering degree who has at least 3 years of experience in a hardware based automation role.
• Experience with PLC systems (particularly safety PLC systems) is desirable

Benefits

• Company car
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.