Description
A Project Engineer with a Control & Automation background is required for a contract with a global manufacturer of motion & control systems. As a Project Engineer/Control & Automation Engineer you will manage and design contracts and provide expert technical consultancy including the development of bespoke technical solutions.Responsibilities:
* This is a hands-on, customer facing project role
* You will be responsible for project aspects including Project Management, design of electrical control cubicles/systems to customer requirements, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
* Design hardware & software in accordance with company and departmental procedures, specific standards (EN60204, EN13849, UL508A) and project timescales and budgets
* Develop non-standard technical solutions to complex customer control problems
* Build customer relationships with attention to customer requirements balanced against budgets and timescales
* Provide expert technical support to other areas/departments to help achieve company goals
* Liaise with other engineers to ensure projects are completed efficiently
* Work closely with the Systems and Customer Support Manager to improve the running and profitability of the department
* Have some responsibility for project related purchasing, finance and commissioning.
Experience required:
* Experience in the field of drive control systems & applications
* 400V 3 phase circuit and control cubicle design
* AC Variable speed drives and applications
* Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic/control engineering ideally with relevant professional qualification
* PLC Programming, specifically Allen Bradley/Siemens S7
* Fieldbus communications, including Profibus, Devicenet, CAN open etc.
* Project management
* Safety systems to EN13849 & EN904
* HMI/SCADA Software
* Electrical CAD (AutoCAD, E Plan or similar)
This is an urgent role & the right candidate can be on-boarded very swiftly. There is also the opportunity to take on this position as a full time permanent employee.