Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Leeds, West Yorkshire

Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer with expertise in PLC Programming and a strong Electrical and Mechanical background in Hydraulics?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse role working on larger projects, whilst also taking ownership on smaller projects. You will also be given the opportunity to travel and work on customer sites in the UK, Ireland, & Overseas.

You will be working for a Worldwide manufacturing provider of high-pressure hydraulic equipment & systems, and electronic control systems.

As the business moves into new market areas, an ideal Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will have at least 10 years' of experience in a similar role.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Leeds offering a salary of £50,000-£60,000 in a fast-paced environment.

Please only apply if you have the full rights to work in the UK, as sponsorship will NOT be offered.

Main duties will include

• Design and Specification for Electrical Controls for high pressure hydraulic equipment
• PLC system design and Programming for Control Systems
• Preparing, assist & present to potential customers
• Liaise, resource and research with suppliers on technology requirements
• Liaise with our sales team on technical support & pre-sales design and information

What skills will you have?

As a highly skilled Senior Electrical Controls Engineer, you will possess the following ESSENTIAL skills:

• HND / Degree or equivalent
• Proven experience in a similar role for 10 years
• Knowledge & understanding Siemens S7 (TIA Portal)
• Proven Experience in PLC Programming - Ladder, High Level Programming such as SCL
• Experience in WinCC and HMI Designs
• Functional Safety and Safety Programming experience
• Knowledge of Electrical controls legislation (Regs, LV Directive,)

MUST-HAVE skills:

The ideal candidate MUST HAVE experience in the following:

• Electrical Hardware
• PLC Programming
• Electrical Drawings/Circuits
• Logic
• Control Theory
• Instrumentation
• SCADA/IIOT
• HMI Design

What is on offer?

A salary of £50,000 to £60,000 is on offer working in a well-established, Global organisation, with great options to progress your career.

You will be offered varied work on larger projects and will be able to travel to customer sites across the UK, Ireland, & Overseas.

Free on-site parking is also available.