Control And Automation Engineer

Control and Automation EngineerLocation:BournemouthSalary:£35,000 - £45,000Employment type: Permanent, Full timeA specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Control and Automation Engineer to develop, improve and support the control systems used across its expanding product range.This is a varied engineering role combining controls hardware, software development, user-interface design and system integration. You will work on new product development while also helping modernise and support existing and legacy control systems.The company is open-minded regarding your technical background. You could come from PLC automation, embedded systems, industrial software or a combination of these areas.The role will include:Designing control and automation systems for new productsDeveloping software applications, HMIs and user interfacesSpecifying PLCs, motor controllers, control hardware and electronic componentsIntegrating controls, software and hardware into complete productsWorking with suppliers and subcontractors on components, firmware and softwareSupporting and troubleshooting existing and legacy control systemsContributing to design reviews, project plans and technical documentationWorking closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Manufacturing teamsHelping improve engineering processes, documentation and product complianceInvestigating new technologies, platforms and development toolsWe're looking for experience in some of the following areas:PLCs, soft PLCs, HMIs or industrial control systemsCODESYS or IEC (phone number removed) Structured TextPython, C, C#, JavaScript, HTML or CSSPC-based or web-based control applicationsMicroprocessors, electronics or single-board computersMotor controllers, instrumentation or interface hardwareSoftware version controlControls integration within manufactured equipment or machineryYou do not need to have worked with every technology listed. The most important qualities are broad technical curiosity, a methodical approach and the ability to develop practical, reliable systems within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.This would suit a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Software and Controls Engineer or technically versatile engineer who enjoys working across hardware and software rather than being restricted to one platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr