Controls Software Engineer - Redditch, United Kingdom - Swisslog

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    Responsibilities

  • As Controls Software Engineer you are responsible for the application engineering of HMI/PLC systems, for fully automated Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).
  • To function as a key player within our project team, to deliver the system fully tested and documented to site, to the required specifications and project schedule.
  • Involvement in system definition design, coding, specification and test of PLC, HMI and AC drive software.
  • Focal point for on-site technical & commissioning.
  • Create and maintain good relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Company representation at both internal and external meetings.
  • May be required to provide technical support to sales department and assist in the preparation and presentation of sales tenders and proposals
  • May be required to travel within EMEA
  • Application Requirements

  • A Controls Software Engineer with industrial experience, with sound knowledge of all or some of the following hardware platform and associated programming languages – Beckhoff / Siemens S7.
  • You will be able to program in Structured Text (Beckhoff) and SCL (Siemens).
  • You will be able to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
  • You will need practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installation would also be of benefit.
  • It would be advantageous to have knowledge of industrial warehouse systems, cranes, monorails etc.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (e.g. EtherCat, ProfiNet, PROFIBUS, ASI), AC drives and design experience of HMI systems would be an advantage.
  • Industrial experience of other controls platforms (e.g. Rockwell (Allen Bradley), etc).
  • Short Facts

  • Redditch, United Kingdom
  • Swisslog
  • Controls
  • Permanent Position