Automation Systems Developer

15 hours ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom AESC UK Full time
Educational Background

To be considered for this role, applicants should hold a degree/HND/HNC in Electrical/Control Engineering or a related field, and/or have at least 5 years' relevant experience in the industry.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing activity.
  • Project Manage the delivery of control system projects through appointed System Integrators.
  • Demonstrate proven skills in the application of systems engineering tools and techniques to deliver world-class quality performance levels.
  • Conduct system verification, compliance, and regulatory qualification.
  • Support the installation, commissioning, in-service troubleshooting, and modification of systems.
  • Implementation of control software and verification using simulation tools and real-time test environments.
  • Provide ongoing technical support and work as an integral part of a multi-discipline cross-functional team.
  • Liaise with outside suppliers or developers to source the most effective hardware or software solution in line with the business's needs.
  • Support project-specific safety documentation to relevant standard requirements.
  • Demonstrate excellence in the programming of PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications, supporting system concept design including drafting diagrams and sourcing components.
  • Test new applications within automation equipment for reliability and safety compliance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Professional experience in PLC programming, particularly with Mitsubishi and Siemens platforms.
  • Experience in structured software programming to a recognized standard in LDR, ST/SCL, and FBD logic.
  • Excellent knowledge of modern SCADA platforms and the ability to demonstrate good working knowledge of network design.
  • Degree/HND/HNC and/or 5 years' relevant experience in Electrical/Control Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of design principles related to electrical systems and software engineering.
  • Knowledge of mass-manufacturing automatic systems, including experience with motion, vision, robotic, sensing technologies, and the associated data acquisition of those systems.
  • Knowledge of field bus network protocols between PLCs and equipment instruments such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, and EtherCAT.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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