Controls Software Engineer

Introduction to DematicFor over 200 years, Dematic has been a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software, and services to optimise the supply chain.Dematic employs over 10,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centres and manufacturing facilities located around the world.Dematic is excited to announce that we have opened several opportunities for Controls Commissioning Engineers to join our world-class EMEA Engineering team on a permanent basis.If you have hands-on experience in electrical commissioning activities and desire to further your career with a global leader in automated material handling systems, please apply below.What We OfferCareer DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyMedical & Dental PlansGlobal Opportunities to Develop Your CareerTasks And QualificationsMain Job Objectives:Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting/exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.Emulate and test PLC software.Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.Lead controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.Lead controls engineering design teams.Provide technical guidance.Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery DirectiveProduce all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.Commission controls systems on site and provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end userAssist in the development of the global Dematic controls standard.General Responsibilities:Maintain the Dematic image as a top-quality, professional company, by adopting an honest, professional and attentive approach.Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.Liaise with other Company Departments, Customers and sub-contractors.Maintain and use wherever possible Dematic standards.Comply with the company policies.Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.Qualifications & ExperienceHNC/HND in Electrical/Controls Engineering as a minimumDesirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant disciplineExperience in a similar roleExtensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environmentAdvanced understanding of PLC development toolsGood understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawingsUnderstanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards including safety standardsGood understanding of distributed control systemsExtensive understanding of software testing and emulationPrevious use of CAD toolsUnderstanding of automated warehouse desirable not essentialBachelor or Master degree in EngineeringFunctional CompetenciesOrganisational and quality orientationOrientation and CreativityAttention to detailAbility to work under minimum supervisionAbility to make design decisions on a projectTechnical CompetenciesFully conversant with Siemens TIA Portal PLC and HMI software design and implementationTo be conversant with Word, Excel, and OutlookTo be conversant with SCADA – desirable not essentialFully conversant with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similarTo be conversant with E-plan – desirable not essentialFully conversant with commissioning procedures, setting up devices such as barcode scanners, and sensorsUnderstand and use relevant design requirements such as the Machinery Directive and its harmonised standards including safety standardsSpecial ConditionsRole will require 60% travel to customer sites within the EMEA European region including travel to other Dematic offices or facilities across Europe in the undertaking of duties.Possibility to be home based.Dematic is an equal opportunities employer.#J-*****-Ljbffr