Controls Engineer - Automotive in West Wratting - CV-Library

Automotive Controls Engineer

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 businessExperience 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
Pneumatic/hydraulic circuit design knowledge (desirable)
Benefits include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
% employer pension contribution (4% employee),
Training and development opportunities,
Discretionary annual bonus and pay review scheme,
Company social events throughout the year,
EV charge points for staff use,
Discretionary overtime.

Overtime rates are:
Weekdays - 1.33 x hourly rate
Saturday - 1.5 x hourly rate
Sunday and Bank Holidays - 2 x hourly rate