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Senior Controls Engineer

Stirling Warrington
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 4AA, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Senior Controls Engineer based in Kettering, offering a salary of up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have substantial experience in designing, developing, and implementing advanced electrical and control systems for automated warehouses.
  • Key responsibilities include developing PLC control solutions, creating cybersecurity solutions, and writing Functional Design Specifications.
  • The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, VFD control, and a degree or equivalent in Engineering.
  • This position also offers comprehensive training, health benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Senior Controls Engineer.Kettering.Up to £60,000 per annum DOE.Day Shifts.We are looking for an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join the expanding team at our client’s site in Kettering who are a leader in innovative solutions for the automated warehouse and supply chain industry.This is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects that involve designing, developing, and implementing advanced electrical and control systems for automated warehouses. If you have a knack for solving complex engineering problems and want to contribute to one of the largest projects in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!What’s on offer:

  • Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
  • Health benefits, pension, and performance-related bonuses.
  • Flexible working arrangements with occasional travel to project sites.

What You'll Do:As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by:

  • Designing, planning, and developing PLC control solutions to meet project specifications.
  • Assisting in the creation of OT layer cyber security solutions.
  • Producing detailed technical documentation, project specifications, costings, and time plans.
  • Writing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and ensuring seamless coordination with both Engineering and Systems teams.
  • Developing PLC software and HMI code for projects, then commissioning the software on-site.
  • Providing valuable support to other departments and contributing to design planning.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Expert knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, and Siemens TIA Safety.
  • Experience with VFD control, Safety hardware, Barcode readers, and Siemens PLC programming.
  • Strong understanding of IEC 61131 standards.
  • A degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering, with proficiency in Windows-based systems.
  • Completion of a 13849-1 Safety course.

Working for our client you’ll be part of a collaborative, dynamic team where your career development is a priority.If you’re looking to make a difference and play a key role in the future of automated warehouse solutions, we want to hear from you!Get in touch with Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to discuss further.

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