Overview

In response to the growth, recent expansion and product launches a new opportunity has arisen for a Control Systems Engineer for our client in Mayo.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for a candidate who wishes to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and developing international company.

Position Description & Responsibilities:

• To implement the systems and structures required to develop/write software and hardware for machine control using Codesys V2.3 and V3.5.
• Understand, create, edit, and deploy PLC application software to ISO 61131 parts 1-10
• Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee software and hardware development. (Design, build, test).
• Create and design the required design documents.
• Provide and maintain detailed electrical drawings.
• Managing several projects at once.
• Provide solutions to quality issues.
• Ensuring compliance with audits, certifications, and regulations (Safety regulations or other).
• Support to engineering and production in all instances.
• Ability to produce reports, monitor progress and analyse data.
• Work with sales team to help deliver competitive & innovative solutions to the industry as directed by the MD.
• Provision of training material and diagnostic for product support and distributors/dealers/end users.
• Assembly, testing, debugging & repairing of R&D electronic control systems.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of PLC controllers and PLC software. Ideally Codesys but not essential. Training will be given where required.
• Broad Machine knowledge (e.g basics of hydraulics/ pneumatics and electrical systems).
• Working knowledge of electrical signals e.g. 4-20mA analogue, PWM etc.
• IEC6113-3 programming (ladder logic, function block diagram, structured text).
• Communications protocols such as CAN, CANOpen, ISOBUS, Ethernet/TCP.
• Planning, organization, and project management skills to be able run and monitor the product development.
• Attention to detail and priorities, high standards, results focused and ensuring consistent quality.
• Technically-minded with mechanical aptitude for problem solving and improvements.
• Able to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting demanding and changing deadlines.
• A leader, team player and builder, decision maker with clear communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Third level qualification in related field.
• IT literate and numeric.

Key Relationships:

• Managing Director – Product Development
• R&D Senior Manager
• Financial – Technical & R&D
• Engineering – Product design and production engineers.
• Production – Making products (software & Hardware) production ready
• Sales personal – take customer/end user feedback and provide solutions and developments to meet their requirements.

For more information, Contact Mairéad at Arcon Recruitment