Controls and Commissioning Engineer - CMP Products

British Engines

  • Cramlington, Northumberland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are looking for a Controls and Commissioning Engineer who will have technical responsibility for the design and development of the controls for machinery, equipment and processes that are produced or modified by the automation engineering department.What you'll be doing:
  • Design the controls for manufacturing machines, assembly machines, robot cells and other equipment
  • Produce electrical drawings and parts lists for machine control systems
  • Produce safety matrix and safety assessments
  • Write PLC software and program integrated equipment including HMIs, PCs, vision systems, servo drives, sensor, instrumentation etc
  • Develop commissioning plans, testing methods and buy-off records with detailed activities and key milestones
  • Commission the control systems for new machinery and modified machinery including safety checks, I/O checks, function checks and performance checks
  • Support the delivery of projects to ensure that operational and production requirements are fulfilled and key milestones are achieved
  • Provide engineering expertise for machine concepts and costing
  • Develop control concepts and write control specifications and functional specifications
  • Provide design concepts, new ideas and solutions for the control systems for new and existing production equipment
  • Raise purchase requisitions for control equipment
  • Compile the documentation for machines including controls input to the user manual
  • Liaise with the project manager to enable the development of project plans with key milestones.
  • Ensure that all machinery supplied or modified is safe and in accordance with EC and UK regulations, harmonised standards, GAMP guidance and CMP standards
  • Develop the software and control systems for machines during commissioning in a structured and controlled way
  • Ensure all software and design drawings are up to date and backups are to the latest revision
  • Ensure all of the information required for the construction of a technical file is stored correctly.
  • Ensure that all of the electrical and safety testing is completed and signed off before hand over of the machine
  • Ensure that all machinery supplied is energy efficient and does not cause environmental issues
  • Ensure that the controls aspects of projects are delivered on time and within budget
Who we are looking forTo apply we ask that you preferably hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related field, or be a time-served apprentice with significant relevant experience.You will demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and foster strong, effective communication both within your department and across the wider organisation and externally. Self-motivated and able to work independently, you are comfortable taking initiative.We are looking for someone who is organised and consistently applies safe working and good environmental practices. Strong time management skills ensure you can prioritise tasks and manage your workload efficiently.BenefitsWellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)Holiday buy & sellCompetitive payEnhanced pensionTraining & development

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