Controls and Automation Engineer

Role Summary

At ATS, our Control and Automation Engineers offer a complete project lifecycle experience from pre-sales support, design, development, configuration, and commissioning, for various automation projects within both existing and new target customers.

Why join us?

At ATS, you’ll find more than just projects –> you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, experiment with new technologies, and be part of a supportive team that values innovation, autonomy, and ambition.

Skills

• Experience of developing automation applications, Siemens or Rockwell preferred.
• The ability to convey and present ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience in Scada, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Ignition or Wonderware preferred.
• Knowledge of functional safety systems.
• Experience with Automation hardware such as VSD’s and Control Panels.
• The ability to deliver small to medium size automation projects from design through to commissioning.
• Experience with control system design, quality, and test documentation.
• The ability to self-organise and schedule customer works and deliverables in a timely manner to meet agreed commitments.
• The ability to self-manage and collaborate with others to deliver projects.
• The ability to be self-motivated.
• The ability to embrace new and existing technologies or applications.
• A desire to succeed.
• The ability to work autonomously and make key decisions when required.
• The ability to travel across the UK and potentially overseas, with driving license and own transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager, you will help to develop a regional hub supporting our growing client base in a designated region.
• Participating in pre-sales opportunities with new accounts.
• Developing opportunities with existing customers.
• Collaborating with other members of the automation team to enhance our response and support capability within the designated region.
• Understanding our customers challenges and perspectives, building credibility and strong relationships, tailoring your delivery approach to fit the situation.
• Committing to delivering projects ‘right first time’ and providing input into the technical and commercial lessons learnt process.
• Demonstrating commercial awareness, spotting opportunities that may enhance the ATS proposition for our customers.
• Striving for professional development and career progression by combining existing IT knowledge with experience gained in the manufacturing industry.

The Benefits

You are part of a successful, dynamic team delivering solutions to our customers. In return, the position offers a very competitive salary & benefits package, including:

• 29 days annual leave including any bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• A focus on education and development goals
• Social networking across sports and activities
• Community events
• Global working opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh