Controls Engineer - Sligo

COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT

SLIGO

Control Engineer. As part of the controls team you will be responsible for the design and implementation of all controls aspects on automated equipment. Duties will include the following: Involvement in research and implementation of new control technologies. Participate in team to develop concepts and specifications for equipment. Develop design of control systems for automated equipment (PLC, servo systems, vision, field-bus etc. Co-ordinate and manage controls elements of build and debug of equipment. Responsible for completing controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget. Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables. Develop relationships with suppliers for equipment/component procurement. Responsibility for quality, commissioning and safety of controls systems. Excellent communication skills are vital as the candidate will have to work/lead within a technical team and be expected to communicate on job specification and issues etc. that are occurring on a day to day basis. Give guidance and direction to more junior staff to help them realise designs and ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved. Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards. Meeting project delivery deadlines. Job Requirements: Educated to degree level in an engineering discipline. 3 years relevant experience working on machine control systems: Programming; AB Control Logix, Siemens S7, B&R or Beckhoff. Experience in an automated manufacturing environment. Familiar with configuring common machine networks & drive systems. Experience with robotics desirable (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson. Experience of machine vision desirable (Cognex, Keyence. Willing to take ownership, Self-starter with good attention to detail. Project management experience advantageous. Proven track record in delivering solutions. Current driving license and able to travel as required. For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Davin Ferguson. davin.ferguson@collinsmcnicholas.ie. 071 91 40251. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs!.

1635 days ago