Principal Engineer (Controls)
iCOMAT
- Bristol Area
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, Testing & Implementation of Software for Automation Systems.
- Preforming factory acceptance testing of Automation Systems, leading to a formal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and other relevant compliance requirements.
- Preparation of FDS Documentation.
- Research and Development into new products which could be used in Automation Systems.
- Provide technical support to the sales, proposal, project, and design team.
- Including simulations, estimating, software and hardware selection.
- Undertake fault finding during commissioning.
- Offer technical support to customers, across email, phone, remotely, and on-site.
- Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other contractors.
- Work in accordance with BS7617:2018 & Electrical specifications. Knowledge of EN IEC 60204
- Degree or HNC qualified, within a relevant Engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics.
- Experience of Allen-Bradley, Siemens & Beckhoff PLC’s & HMI’s.
- Extensive knowledge of Robotic Applications, desirable.
- Demonstrable experience in architecture and writing PLC software using programming languages e.g., Ladder diagram (LD), Function block diagram (FBD), Structured text (ST), Instruction list (IL), and Sequential function chart (SFC).
- Designing, tagging, and testing control system mimics using HMI SCADA packages.
- Experience of Safety Systems, (LOTO, Safety Zoning, Sistema).
- Knowledge of 415V and 24V machine power and control systems
- Possess a excellent understanding of engineering principles in Control System Design.
- Able to work within control panels and make wiring modifications if required.
- Ability to read Electrical Schematics.
- Strong IT Skills, such as Microsoft.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to lead and work in a team (and autonomously) to achieve end goals.
- Full UK Driving Licence.