Design machines for Automotive Manufacture (new & modify existing).
Why does the job exist and what is its significance into the organisation?
To design control circuits for special purpose machines.
To create functions list for machine control and populate with relevant cross referencing to controls circuits.
To ensure safety both in designs and implementation in house and on customer sites.
To provide guidance and advise on a technical level to other departments.
To liaise with site teams to ensure smooth interaction between site and controls engineers.
To interface with both in house sub contract staff and exterior design resources.
To support other departments within the company including Sales, Purchasing, HR, Finance and Factory.
To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
To support the controls requirements for both powertrain and car body technology sides of the business.
Experience Required:
Strong Siemens experience is a must.
Automotive or automation experience necessary.
The role is full time, office based (37.5 hrs per week).
Office based in West Sussex and must be on site.
There could be nationwide travel involved to support active projects, but the company will bear the cost for that, so just a willingness and openness to travel across the UK.
Any candidates must have full right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence and own a car. We're not considering sponsorship at this time.
Engineering HNC or above or equivalent years' experience.
Experience of working in controls design.
Experience in special purpose design with a knowledge of the latest standards.
Good working knowledge of electrical circuit design.
Experience of Auto CAD and Eplan P8.
Experience of Siemens S7 / s7 TIA Portal Programming & Commissioning.