Electrical Control Systems Specialist

1 month ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Barry-Wehmiller Companies Full time
About Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller is a global leader in engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting, and paper-converting industries. Our company has a rich history of innovation and excellence.


Job Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work as an Electrical Control Systems Specialist with our team at BW Flexible Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing electrical control systems for various machinery and equipment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Create, develop, and implement software used in the development and maintenance of company products, machinery, and related equipment.
  • Implement suitable test protocols and plans to ensure all new software satisfies specifications striving for "right-first time".
  • Update existing and develop new, advanced electrical control software and systems for vertical packaging, flow wrapping, bag filling, and palletizing machinery and product feed systems.
  • Maintain project change control systems & files following any changes or testing.
  • Use available, primarily Rockwell, control hardware and software components for machine functionality, safety, and motion.
  • Work with internal and external teams to develop and manage systems for machine data collection, storage, visualization, and communication to other systems. Work with varying transmission methods of data both local and remote, also be able to work with visualization and analytics software.
  • Work collaboratively to develop, maintain, and implement current and future IoT solutions related to smart machine functionality and technologies for both new and used equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive program documentation for diagnostics, information systems, data collection, and communication with other peripheral equipment.
  • Act as a high-level specialist, providing guidance in a team environment to production assembly, service, engineering teams, and system suppliers to furnish information and documentation about software controls; perform check-out and correction of control system software as needed.
  • Remain current and proactively monitor and identify the latest industry developments and innovative technologies to move our product portfolio forward.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting/diagnostics in plant, or remotely, in partnership with internal and external customers.
  • May assist in or provide direction for production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for internal and external customers.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation and Controls, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 2 years of controls software design and PLC/HMI code development with an emphasis on motion control, safety, and HMI design.
  • A history of increasingly complex machine and/or system control using a variety of off-the-shelf logic and motion control products, industrial PC, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Ability to advance multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Ability to travel, which includes internationally - up to 25% travel.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a passport.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.

Estimated Salary Range

$85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.


About Us

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers' packaging lines.



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