Control System Engineer

Role: Control System Engineer

Location: Florida

Salary: Up to $150,000 depending on experience

I am looking for a Control System Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing operation.

This is a hands on engineering position involving the development, implementation and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

You will work across a range of engineering projects, supporting equipment upgrades, new installations, automation improvements and production troubleshooting. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help deliver reliable, efficient and safe manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
• Programme and configure PLCs, operator interfaces and associated control equipment.
• Support the integration of robotics, automated machinery and motion control systems.
• Assist with the design and implementation of electrical control systems.
• Configure and maintain industrial drives, motors and associated equipment.
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning of new machinery and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, automation and control system faults.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure automation systems comply with relevant safety requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and system records.
• Work with external suppliers and engineering partners on automation projects.

Skills and experience:

• Degree, Associate’s qualification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an industrial automation, controls or manufacturing engineering role.
• Practical experience programming and troubleshooting industrial PLC systems.
• Knowledge of HMI systems, industrial drives and automated equipment.
• Experience working with electrical control systems and industrial machinery.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of machinery safety and relevant electrical standards.
• Ability to manage engineering tasks independently and work effectively within a team.

Desirable experience:

• Experience with industrial robotics and automated production systems.
• Knowledge of motion control, servo systems and automated positioning applications.
• Experience with industrial safety systems and machine risk assessments.
• Familiarity with SCADA and manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience supporting equipment installation and commissioning projects.
• Relevant industry training or professional engineering certifications.

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