Control Systems Engineer

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Role: Control Systems Engineer
Innovative Engineering Opportunity
Location: High Wycombe, UK (Onsite)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

Role Overview:

Parkside Recruitment are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe.

This role involves a blend of responsibilities, including the maintenance and development of software, supporting production, and contributing to R&D projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and continued development of control systems used in advanced thin film deposition equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain existing PC and PLC software to ensure systems run efficiently.
• Customise software to meet specific customer requirements as the product range evolves.
• Create system schematics for production systems, ensuring proper design and function.
• Review interlock designs to ensure system and user safety standards are met.
• Develop and maintain documentation for software changes and updates.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting to address system issues.
• Provide technical support and advice to the sales team to assist in customer-facing tasks.
• Collaborate with the test and installation teams to ensure Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) documentation is up-to-date.
• Support R&D efforts to aid in new product development initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in a science or engineering-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industrial control software.
• Proficiency in PC software (VB.net preferred).
• PLC coding experience (Mitsubishi PLC experience preferred).
• Positive mindset and self-motivated approach to work.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of PVD vacuum equipment.
• Experience working with scientific instrumentation.
• PCB design experience.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.