Actemium Automation Hampshire - Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Actemium UK; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer. In this role, you will design, test, and commission control systems while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a chance to work in a dynamic environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Health Shield

Employee Assistance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC/HND/degree level or extensive experience in system integration.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and programming environments.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Modbus, OPC.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach junior staff.
• Design and test control systems according to specifications.
• Support Project Managers with planning and estimation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Programming

System integration

Education

HNC/HND/degree level in engineering

Tools

CodeSys

Python

C#

Java

PLC-based control systems

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Control Systems Engineer.

Design, test, and commission control systems in accordance with company, customer, and legislative requirements.

Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Health Shield
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Profit Share Scheme

Main Responsibilities:

Team

• Mentor and coach junior staff.
• Liaise with customers and internal design/management teams.
• Prepare and review control system design, build, testing specifications, and O&M manuals to the required standard.
• Design and test control systems in accordance with specifications, standards, and legislative requirements.
• Provide technical supervision of system design, build, and installation personnel.
• Support Project Managers with project planning and effort estimation.
• Assist in tendering activities, including cost estimation, technical proposals, and presentations.

Specialism

• Develop control system software to meet project needs.
• Support development and implementation of software standards.
• Assist in training and rolling out software standards to the team.
• Onsite commissioning and testing of control systems, adhering to site regulations.
• Review design and testing in accordance with specifications and standards.

General

• Collaborate with Project Management to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.
• Ensure all control systems meet specifications, standards, and legislative requirements.
• Follow HR policies and maintain company records.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment according to legislative and company standards.
• Follow all business procedures and perform other duties as required.

The Person:

• Qualified to HNC/HND/degree level or extensive experience in system integration.
• Ability to produce control system design documents.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and programming environments like CodeSys, Straton, Beckhoff.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems, HMI/SCADA, and programming languages such as Python, C#, Java.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Modbus, OPC.
• Experience with machinery safety standards and onsite commissioning.
• Knowledge of industrial hardware systems and control panel design.
• Background in industrial automation, preferably in Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with platforms like Beijer, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, and Mitsubishi.
• Familiarity with Industrial Ethernet and protocols like DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet.

Key Personal Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• High-quality, right-the-first-time approach.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.
• Effective at learning and influencing others.
• Professional appearance and approach.