Automotive Controls Engineer

Design machines for Automotive Manufacture (new & modify existing)

Why does the job exist and what is its significance into the organisation?

• To design control circuits for special purpose machines
• To create functions list for machine control and populate with relevant cross referencing to controls circuits
• To ensure safety both in designs and implementation in house and on customer sites
• To provide guidance and advise on a technical level to other departments
• To liaise with site teams to ensure smooth interaction between site and controls engineers
• To interface with both in house sub contract staff and exterior design resources
• To support other departments within the company including Sales, Purchasing, HR, Finance and Factory
• To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• To support the controls requirements for both powertrain and car body technology sides of the business

Experience Required:

• Strong Siemens experience is a must.
• Automotive or automation experience necessary.
• The role is full time, office based (37.5 hrs per week).
• Office based in West Sussex and must be on site.
• There could be nationwide travel involved to support active projects, but the company will bear the cost for that, so just a willingness and openness to travel across the UK.
• Any candidates must have full right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence and own a car. We're not considering sponsorship at this time.
• Engineering HNC or above or equivalent years' experience
• Experience of working in controls design
• Experience in special purpose design with a knowledge of the latest standards
• Good working knowledge of electrical circuit design
• Experience of Auto CAD and Eplan P8
• Experience of Siemens S7 / s7 TIA Portal Programming & Commissioning
• Pneumatic/hydraulic circuit design knowledge (desirable)

Benefits include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
% employer pension contribution (4% employee),
Training and development opportunities,
Discretionary annual bonus and pay review scheme,
Company social events throughout the year,
EV charge points for staff use,
Discretionary overtime.

Overtime rates are:
Weekdays - 1.33 x hourly rate
Saturday - 1.5 x hourly rate
Sunday and Bank Holidays - 2 x hourly rate.