Systems and Controls Engineer
£38,000-£49,000 DOE | Birmingham | 6-month contract
Join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering automation, test and electro-hydraulic solutions from concept to commissioning.
The role
We're seeking a hands-on engineer to develop, test and commission LabVIEW, PLC and electro-hydraulic control systems in a manufacturing and product-development environment.
What you'll be doing
- Design, program and commission LabVIEW, PLC, embedded and machine-control solutions.
- Develop electro-hydraulic systems and specify sensors, valves, controllers, PLCs and HMIs.
- Create schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, test plans and technical documentation.
- Test systems, diagnose faults, analyse data and implement corrective actions.
- Support prototypes, production and continuous improvements in performance, reliability and manufacturability.
What you'll need
- Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in controls, electrical/electronic engineering, mechatronics or automation.
- Controls, automation or systems-engineering experience in engineering or manufacturing.
- Experience with PLC, embedded or machine-control systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulic or electro-hydraulic systems and control hardware.
- Strong schematic-reading, fault-finding, problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable experience
LabVIEW, HMI, embedded C/C++, hydraulic simulation, servo controls, instrumentation or heavy-engineering experience would be advantageous.
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