Controls Engineer

2 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Optima UK Inc Ltd Full time

**The Role Summary**

The Controls Engineer (CE) is a key member of the Engineering Team producing coding and systems to support the functionality and usability of CNC and automated machine systems. The role is site based in Leicestershire.

**Essential Job Responsibilities**

The CE performs the major functions listed below. The position may require additional duties/responsibilities that may not be outlined below, but this summarises the key points:

- PLC Controller Programming
- Programming, managing, and diagnosing communications between the CNC unit and Machine process control hardware on the EDM, Laser. Camera systems
- Develop control of I/O systems
- User Interface / HMI programming
- Basic troubleshooting of the control systems used in the production of cooling holes for Turbine blades etc.
- Meeting Health and Human Services, Environmental Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements

**Personal Requirements**
- Experience in control systems on machine tools
- Knowledge industrial automation systems essential with specialist understanding and experience of Beckhoff control systems and hardware a distinct advantage.
- Understand the principles behind automatic control, and how it operates. Knowing how to create open-loop and closed-loop control systems that enable the creation of bespoke and accurate control systems.
- Logical and systematic approach to problem solving. Ability to share this with colleagues and customers alike.
- Proficient level of other computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
- The Control engineer should be particularly attentive, ensuring that any programming or functionality testing they complete is reliable.
- Resourceful, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
- Ethical and trustworthy.

**Working Conditions**
- Excellent work environment. Based Leicester South
- Hours 8:30 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday, Friday 8:30 - 12:30
- Permanent role, immediate start possible.
- Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension
- Opportunities to advance in a forward-thinking company.
- Inhouse training and support.
- External training when required



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