Graduate Controls Engineer

In order to apply for this vacancy you must be a graduate or equivalent living in Wales aged under 25 on the expected start date. You must be unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week. You will be asked to provide documentary evidence of your age and address if you are successful.

Henrob Ltd, the pioneer of modern day self-pierce riveting has a reputation that has been built on providing creative products and joining solutions for their customers throughout the world. Henrob's philosophy is to design reliable, robust solutions for production. This is achieved with the aid of 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software allowing in-depth modeling of tools and product access studies. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software is used to ensure adequate life expectancy of components. Design data can be exchanged via the web, e-mail or FTP servers, offering rapid turnaround of rivet joint designs and equipment proposals.
They are now recruiting for a Graduate Controls Engineer to provide ongoing technical support to internal and external customers, the successful candidate will be appointed to carry out the following role:
Design and development of control systems including hardware for test rigs
Develop and support the commissioning and documentation of PLC software for both product development and production product test rigs.
Testing, verification and documentation of software beta types and releases.
Develop a through product knowledge including detailed understanding of mechanical functions and controls software to allow field service issues with Henrob's products to be addressed.
Plan and conduct product performance testing, in particular involving test software and experimental methods eg DOE.
Reporting to, Line Manager - Advanced Engineering Team Leader

Essential Requirements :
The ideal candidate will have a degree qualification in a controls or electrical engineering based discipline:
Qualities that Henrob value are:
Conscientious, positive attitude to quality and workmanship
Team player with good communication skills
Committed/dedicated to complete tasks
Able to work under pressure and manage own time
Flexible, prepared to accept changed priorities
High level of initiative, resourcefulness and problem solving ability.
A willingness to raise their personal profile both within Henrob and in the eyes of the customer.
Self motivated.
Keen to expand knowledge and learn new skills.
Professional approach in dealing with customers

Desirable Requirements :
It would be an advantage to be able to demonstrate or evidence that you:
Possess a logical approach to development of ideas/problem solving
Conversant with hardware/software, including preferably industrial control systems
Experience of using, specifying or programming servo drives
Experience of control circuit design and drawing