Controls Design Engineer

Suffolk, UK Automation Experts An exciting opportunity for a Controls Design Engineer to join a well established and successful manufacturing business based in Suffolk. They are a global leader, their machines are the system of choice for many well known sports facilities worldwide. Offering their employees a supportive and collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package. Employee's also have the chance to contribute to sustainability initiatives and industry-leading projects that make a global impact Senior Control Systems Design Engineer £50,000 - £70,000 + Relocation Assistance Suffolk. Ref: 21435 As the Senior Controls Design Engineer, a key member of their dynamic engineering team, you will be leading the design and development of automated machinery projects. This business offer high quality, innovative, reliable, compliant and commercially competitive electrical control systems with intuitive, engaging interfaces. Controls Design Engineer - The Role: Focus on research and development of new innovative solutions Advise and implement additional features including Industrial PC, Cloud and AI strategies Design and develop high quality and reliable electrical control systems Producing, managing and maintaining reliable software for PLC, HMI and other devices Creating clear and accurate technical documentation (including schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams) Designing and conducting practical functional and reliability tests and user trials Ensuring electrical and controls compliance in international markets Investigating change requests using a thorough and methodical approach Continuous improvement of reliability and durability to support best in class warranty Providing electrical engineering design support to the rest of the business Controls Design Engineer - The Person: Degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role designing industrial equipment Confidence with complex PLC and HMI programming Experience with Codesys platform is highly desirable Experience in the use of SolidWorks Electrical, Eplan Pro Panel, or AutoCAD electrical Knowledge of electrical/ machinery legislation, BS, EU and International standards adv. Familiar with design for assembly and design for serviceability Experience of using programs to gather, manipulate and analyse data for user feedback Sound knowledge of MRP, BOMs and product data management systems For further information call Sharon Hill. AE1