Controls Engineer

KAON Automation is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to excel in the field of automation.KAON Automation have been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and have a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions.

A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of complex controls systems for automation equipment.

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• Work within the wider engineering group to develop concepts and specifications for equipment from User Requirement Specifications.

  
  

• Develop and Debug machine control programs including PLC/HMI/Robotics/Motion Control/Vision/etc.

  
  

• Involvement in research, development, and implementation of new control technologies

  
  

• Co-ordinate and manage controls elements of build and debug of equipment.

  
  

• Responsible for completing controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget.

  
  

• Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables

  
  

• Develop relationships with suppliers for equipment/component procurement.

  
  

• Responsibility for design, commissioning, and safety of controls systems.

  
  

• Provide guidance and direction to junior staff to help them realise designs and ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.

  
  

• Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards.

  
  

• Meeting project deliverables and deadlines

  
  

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

  
  

• Min 5 years relevant experience working on the creation of machine control systems.

  
  
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  • Ability to program AB Control Logix, Siemens S7

    
    

  • Familiar with configuring, commissioning, and debugging common machine networks and drive systems.

    
    

  • Experience in robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson)

    
    

  • Experience of machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)

    
    
  
  

• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.

  
  

• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.

  
  

• Project management experience advantageous

  
  

• Proven track record in delivering solutions.

  
  

• Current driving license and able to travel as required.

  
  

• Attractive Salary Package.

  
  

• Pension Scheme

  
  

• Training and development

  
  

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• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.

  
  

• Min 5 years relevant experience working on the creation of machine control systems.

  
  
  • 
    

  • Ability to program AB Control Logix, Siemens S7

    
    

  • Familiar with configuring, commissioning, and debugging common machine networks and drive systems.

    
    

  • Experience in robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson)

    
    

  • Experience of machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)

    
    
  
  

• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.

  
  

• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.

  
  

• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.

  
  

• Project management experience advantageous

  
  

• Proven track record in delivering solutions.

  
  

• Current driving license and able to travel as required. xcfaprz

  
  

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• Attractive Salary Package.

  
  

• Pension Scheme

  
  

• Training and development