Control & Instrumentation Engineer - C&I

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to design advanced vehicle control systems. This hybrid role in Coventry offers a salary of £58k - £65k plus overtime and involves working on cutting-edge defence projects. Candidates must have experience in C&I design and relevant STEM qualifications. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing a C&I design for a large-scale C&I system.
• Experience with managing non-functional requirements such as EMC.
• Experience in authoring and/or reviewing various design documents.
• Understanding of communication protocols like RS-485.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control.
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer for assurance activities.
• Deliver vehicle control system and report progress.
• Provide guidance on engineering methods/processes.
• Develop technical solutions and nurture team members.

Skills

Developing functional design for Vehicle Control

Managing non-functional requirements

Authoring design documents

Understanding control system architecture

Education

Degree level qualification in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Coventry - Hybrid

Salary: £58k - £65k plus overtime

My client is a global leader within defence and is currently experiencing significant growth. In this role, you will work on some of the UK's most complex and exciting projects, utilizing cutting-edge technology tailored to meet evolving defence needs. All industries considered and have transferable skills into Defence: Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Rail, Maritime & Shipbuilding.

What you'll be doing - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

1. Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control
2. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, to support assurance activities.
3. Deliver the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets.
4. Provide guidance and instruction on engineering methods/processes.
5. Develop technical solutions, developing team members and nurturing their development.
6. Engage with legacy stakeholders in the development of a technical solution from a known baseline design.

Your skills and experiences - Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

1. Experience in developing a C&I design for a large-scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional & industrial standards.
2. Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e., EMC, shock, etc.).
3. Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specifications, functional chronicles, interface control documents, etc.
4. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science).
5. Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, PROFIBUS).

All successful Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineers will be contacted within 2 days of application.