Automation Systems Engineer

2 months ago


South Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Vector Recruitment Full time £50,000 - £70,000

Job Title: Controls and Automation Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our team at Vector Recruitment. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, install, and maintain equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems
  • Work closely with life scientists, software engineers, and mechanical engineers to develop and implement automation solutions
  • Develop and implement software for communication protocols, including OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share skills and experience, and provide mentorship and guidance
  • Communicate project status and discuss critical issues/milestones with colleagues and external clients

Requirements:

  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience with software development for communication protocols, including OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus
  • Degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience working with PLCs in process control environments
  • Excellent knowledge of control system specification, architecture design methodologies, and familiarity with various requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Test-driven development techniques for verification and validation within regulated environments

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with a close-knit team in a dynamic and innovative environment


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