Senior Control System Engineer

Wynne Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company based in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to focus on programming and commissioning of systems in automation and robotics. The role requires 15+ years of experience and strong skills in PLC and robot programming. Candidates must be willing to travel for onsite work and assist with customer support. A flexible work schedule is required, including possible weekend hours.

Benefits

Expenses paid for onsite work

Extra pay for out of hours work

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical recruiting.
• Experience with programming PLCs for automated machinery.
• Experience with commissioning machinery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming and commissioning of systems.
• Assist with customer support visits and calls.
• Meet agreed deadlines for commissioning of equipment and systems.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robot Programming

Microsoft Access

C++

C#

Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude

Education

Good general education to at least A Level standard, including Maths and Physics

Job description

Senior Technical Recruiter - WMS, Intralogistics, Software, Automation & Robotics. 15+ years experience.

LOCATION: Cambridge

SALARY: £55‑70k (depending on experience)

The Role

• The main role will be focused on implementing software on our systems and all aspects of install/commissioning both at company and at customers sites.
• This role will likely include approximately 30‑50% of time on customer sites.

Performance Objectives

• To be responsible for programming and commissioning of our systems
• To assist with customer support visits and calls
• To meet agreed deadlines for commissioning of equipment and systems

Duties

• Carry out full system commissioning which can include software, mechanical and electrical competence
• Carry out site installation, software integrations and commissioning
• Deliver customer training
• Offer technical support both remotely and on site for engineers and clients

Software knowledge and level of proficiency

• PLC Programming – ideally in structured text – Good understanding and experience
• Robot Programming – Good understanding and experience
• Microsoft Access – Reasonable understanding
• App Writing C++, C# - Beneficial
• Positive attitude, prepared for open thinking and change.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude
• Experience of working with programs for automated machinery
• Willing to travel all over UK and stay away from home for onsite work (expenses paid +£50 per night)
• Good general education to at least A Level standard, including Maths and Physics or similar subjects
• Experience with programming PLCs for automated machinery
• Experience with creating electrical designs for machinery
• Experience with commissioning machinery
• Electrical training and qualification
• KUKA robot programming training and experience
• Experience with programming robots

Working hours

• Flexible during normal working hours, but will occasionally require weekend work and availability for support out of hours (extra pay for out of hours work).

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering

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