Senior Control Systems Engineer

Main Tasks of the Role: 

·        Interpret product and sub-system requirements into functional design specifications.  

·        Generate electrical and software architectures at both a product and sub-system level.  

·        Produce high-level design concepts to meet specified requirements.  

·        Generate electrical component specifications.  

·        Generate software specifications.  

·        Oversee the design and development of software.  

·        Sign off technical content.  

·        Support the commissioning of products, from initial debug to functionality verification.  

·        Work on projects ranging from sub-system concepts to proven production machines.  

·        Be the Control Systems representative in projects. 

·        Be responsible for the day-to-day activities of several Engineers. 

·        Support continuous improvement by being involved in the generation and updating of departmental design processes.  

·        Interface with other areas of the Engineering function to ensure the efficient integration of the control system into the wider product.  

·        Manage project work and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.  

Qualifications & Experience: 

·        A strong academic background.  

·        A degree in a relevant field (candidates without a degree will be considered if they can demonstrate extensive and relevant industry experience).  

·        Experience in electrical system design and development for complex electro-mechanical systems.  

·        Experience in using design tools such as AutoCAD and CREO.  

·        Experience in leading or mentoring Engineers.  

·        Knowledge of PLC programming using CODESYS.  

·        Knowledge of Functional Safety.  

·        An appreciation of Engineering standards e.g. BS EN ISO 13849 or BS EN 62061.  

·        Experience in software development using MS Visual Studio (C, C#, C++) advantageous.  

·        Experience in 3D CAD advantageous. 

• Chartered Engineer, or working towards Chartered status with a UK Professional Engineering Institution. 

Characteristics 

·        Methodical and systematic approach  

·        Able to work as part of a team or individually  

·        Pragmatic  

·        Good attention to detail  

·        Strong problem-solving ability  

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  

·        Desire to learn  

 Ability to consistently produce a high quality of work  

Working Hours  

• Basic working hours will be 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday. 

Benefits 

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum 

• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays 

• Staff discounts 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Referral Scheme 

• Discounted gym memberships 

• Free on-site parking 

• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options). 

• Free quarterly company lunches 

• Free family events 

• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by the employee. Kids membership included for free) 

• 5% contributory pension 

• Life insurance scheme 

• Workwear (including safety shoes and PPE) 

• On-site canteen 

• On-site changing rooms and showers