Responsibilities:
Job Overview:
To provide Controls System development and support of special purpose automated machinery supplied to the worldwide lead acid battery industry.
Job Description:
· Carry out a range of PLC, HMI and Motion Control programming and modification work.
· Carry out software & hardware configuration of networked control systems with distributed Input Output (IO).
· Carry out the programming and integration of vision systems for inspection & measurement using Cognex or similar products.
· Control system support of prototype, new machine builds and existing equipment in the field.
· Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices.
· Prepare support documentation to assist both machine manufacture, testing and customer documentation packages.
· Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on site as required.
· To identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements.
· To adhere to and always apply all workplace management rules consistently.
· To actively participate in product development and improvement.
· Develop effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholder, customers and suppliers to ensure best outcomes for TBS.
· Embrace the values of TBS Engineering and live these by example, consistent with corporate policies/procedures and legal obligations, both in the UK and overseas.
· Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to within operations area .
You may also be required to undertake additional tasks or duties from time to time which are reasonably within your capabilities.
Person Specification
· Qualified to HNC / HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline.
· Proven experience of PLC, HMI and motion programming preferably using Rockwell Logix platform, Safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, Studio 5000 and FTViewME. Siemens Control systems & TIA portal advantageous.
· Knowledge and programming of robotic applications preferred (Yaskawa preferred).
· Knowledge of vision systems preferable
· Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
· Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.
· Positive attitude with ability to work within culturally diverse environments.
· Helpful and supportive approach to resolution of technical challenges
· Receptive and adaptable to change.
· Able to travel internationally to customer sites. Travel is approximately 2-3 weeks in duration for 4-5 times per annum but will vary depending on projects.
· Current passport and fully Covid vaccinated to allow international travel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester GL3 4AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software related discipline?
- This role requires the ability to travel to the United States for business purposes without visa sponsorship (e.g. under the US ESTA/Visa Waiver Program). Are you currently eligible to travel to the US on this basis?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Gloucester GL3 4AQ (required)
Work Location: In person
