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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Attractive Salary Package.
• Pension Scheme. xcfaprz
• Training and development.