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Control Systems Engineer

Sheffield
5 months ago
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Control Systems Engineer
Sheffield

45k-60k depending on experience

I'm currently partnered with a systems integrator who are leading automation specialists in the UK. They are currently hiring for Controls Engineers to join their office in Burton-on-Trent

Responsibilities:

Writing software from scratch for PLC programmes using Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider software.
Control system software design and implementation
Producing cutting edge solutions for process control systems clients in the food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and utilities sectors.
Industrial ethernet network design and testing
On site installation, testing and process commissioning.
Real time control system design and commissioning
Control System Software design and testing
Electrical Control Panels and commissioning

Desired skillset:

Rockwell ControlLogix
Siemens TIA Portal
Rockwell HMI (FTView ME & SE)
AVEVA System Platform
Schneider ClearSCADA
PLC Software - Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
HMI/SCADA systems :- Rockwell FTView ME and SE
AVEVA InTouch and System Platform
Schneider ClearSCADA
GE iFIX
Siemens WinCC

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