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Lead Controls Engineer

Vantage Consulting
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO1 7PX, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lead Control Systems Engineer position is focused on innovative problem-solving and collaboration with skilled engineers.
  • Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation products, along with a background in maintenance or electrical engineering.
  • Essential qualifications include a Software Engineering Degree or Electrical qualifications, and experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
  • The role involves UK site commissioning and may require short periods away from home, along with strong communication skills.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position offers an exciting opportunity to build a new team in York.

Lead Control Systems Engineer

As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will bring an innovative approach to problem solving, you will be working with highly skilled engineers to help you develop and succeed in your career. This is a really exciting time whilst the business opens a new office in York, and you will play an integral part in building the team and creating a presence here.

The ideal candidate will have previous knowledge of PLC's, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products, with experience in a maintenance / electrical background or similar, and a strong background in mentoring more junior team members.

Essential experience

  • Experience in designing control system's PLC and HMI/SCADA software and making amendments/upgrades to existing system software.
  • Experience in producing project documentation
  • Competence in the programming of PLC's like Siemens, Rockwell, or Mitsubishi PLC's AND / OR competence in programming SCADA systems like Siemens, Rockwell or Wonderware HMI/SCADA platforms.
  • UK Sites commissioning (which may involve short periods away from home)
  • Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications
  • Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens Mitsubishi PLC's or experience of SCADA systems like Wonderware, Iconics, Schneider or other platforms
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Clean UK Driving License
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK
  • For Lead positions we would look for the ability to motivate and manage a team of engineers to improve performance (Must have over 5+ years experience)

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