Controls Engineer (Automated Test Equipment Engineer)

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

The Engineer will work as part of a team developing software and hardware applications that support the needs of Draeger manufacturing at Blyth. These will include in-house developer solutions for automated assembly, functional test and production monitoring. The Engineer will develop expert knowledge of the company’s products and systems to best support these developments.

To design, realise, document, and maintain robust, user friendly, software and hardware solutions that provide the required functionality and performance levels to support Draeger manufacturing processes.

Description of duties

• Liaise with project, manufacturing, test equipment, in-service personnel and other stakeholders to capture requirements.
• Generation of software and hardware requirements and specifications.
• Develop schedules and costs for test systems solutions.
• Design instrumentation implementations and generate LabVIEW software code in accordance with own or other engineers’ schedule requirements, utilizing standard revision control and review procedures.
• Propose and implement new/best practice production development techniques.
• Contribute to creation of future strategic targets.
• Assist with the training and guidance of apprentices, operators and others where appropriate.
• Undertake training and development activities where appropriate.
• Occasional travel off-site to conduct inspection of new equipment, attend training courses and provide support to remote sites.
• Project manage production test solutions throughout their full life cycle, from conception to integration into the Production environment, and upgrade legacy systems as required.
• Create Technical files for projects containing hardware/software information, spares, maintenance requirements etc.

Opportunities

• Work with a wide range of technologies (software, hardware, and product).
• Develop personal skill levels with support towards achieving recognised qualifications.
• Participate in both site wide software/hardware initiatives and standalone test or application solutions.
• Work alongside highly experienced LabVIEW developers.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

•  to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Senior Production Engineer

Size of team/environment

• Close team of 11 people – in a friendly office-based environment

 Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree level qualification or relevant experience to a similar level in Engineering, Electronics or Physics subjects.

Related Experience 

Essential:

• Design, develop, and implement control systems, including PLC, and HMI programming.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to control systems.
• Perform system testing, validation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming (e.g. Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron).
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems and protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).

Desirable:

• Project management experience.
• Experience as Technical Lead.
• Experience of or with:
• An industrial work environment.
• Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA.
• Pneumatic systems and integration.
• Experience with robotics and motion control systems.
• Skills, Special Competencies

Essential:

• Willingness to learn LabVIEW to interface with 3rd party hardware, integrate with existing systems, acquire, and analyse data, database interaction and user interface design.
• Working knowledge:
• A range of automation hardware.
• Electronics and instrumentation.
• Self-organisation, motivation, and efficient time management.

Desirable:

• Experienced in developing test software for automatic execution.
• Proven track record of producing solutions on time and within budget.
• Experience with
• Other programming languages.
• SQL database implementation.
• LabVIEW programming to CLD level or higher.

 Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available.
•  Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
•  Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
•  Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
•  Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
•  Charity Giving scheme.

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.