Control System Engineer

Quaker Houghton; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a Control Systems Engineer in Coventry to manage electrical design and engineering for innovative solutions. This role involves designing control systems, collaborating with clients, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations while promoting sustainable industrial practices.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days paid time off + bank holidays

2 days annual paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training platform for all levels

Wellbeing and DEI programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a similar role designing electrical systems.
• Expert knowledge in designing PLC/HMI control software.
• Commissioning experience at customer site is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical control systems and PLC/HMI software.
• Produce testing plans, lead commissioning, and provide documentation.
• Manage contractors within the discipline to support project execution.

Skills

Competence in Siemens TIA

Competence in Allen Bradley

Understanding of motion control products

Knowledge of Profinet and Ethernet

Education

Electrical relevant studies (HNC and above)

Qualified to 18th edition level

Tools

EPLAN

SEE

Job description

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At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do. Quaker Houghton Engineering (QHE) supports our clients in adapting their business to new market needs such as the EV, industry 4.0 and creating a more sustainable production process.

As Control Systems Engineer you will be based at our QHE head office in Coventry, you will manage the electrical design and engineering for our products and equipment solutions as well as lead the manufacturing, build, wiring, and testing of all aspect of machine electrical and control systems.

A key role to ensure we continue to exceed customer expectations.

What do we offer?

• Pension scheme, Life insurance and bonus opportunities.
• 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
• 2 days annual paid leave for volunteering.
• QH University: ongoing training platform for all levels.
• Wellbeing, Women Inclusion and other attractive DEI programs.
• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and evolving environment.

What will you do?

• Interpret client specifications and translate them to functional design specifications and develop robust and efficient system solutions.
• Design of electrical control systems from scratch and amending existing designs using a proprietary electrical design software package. An ability to produce detailed drawings in line with the functional design specification.
• Design of control system PLC and HMI software from scratch and making amendments/upgrades to existing system software, in line with technical specifications.
• Create and develop standard software and graphical interface modules for all products and equipment.
• Integrating electrical and software designs into fully functioning control systems for industrial systems.
• Produce and develop system testing plans, lead the setting up/pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing (FAT & SAT), and site installation, as well as providing supporting documentation right up to system handover.
• Manage contractors and subcontracting activities within own discipline to support project execution.
• Provide technical support, on site or remote, for all products and equipment.
• Author, or contribute to as required, equipment operations and maintenance manuals as well as test books.
• Maintain all design records and version control.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and safety requirements.
• Carry out all work in accordance with QHE QMS.
• Carry out other duties that may be requested in association with the company’s business.
• Occasional site work in the UK and overseas.

What are we looking for?

Education: Electrical relevant studies. HNC and above. Must be qualified to 18th edition level.

Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role designing electrical systems in an industrial/special purpose machinery environment with designing PLC/HMI control software expert knowledge.

Ideally with experience in commissioning equipment at customer site.

Must Technical skills:

• Competence in the use of Siemens TIA and Allen Bradley.
• An Understanding of motion control products, systems, and proprietary robotics.
• Must have working knowledge of proprietary network technologies (Profinet and Ethernet particularly) supported by the major PLC/HMI vendors.
• Design of electrical systems using EPLAN, SEE.

Nice to have:

• Experience of cloud-based communication systems in an industrial environment, covering such things as Industry 4.0, IoT, AI, mobile devices & data storage.

Who are we?

Quaker Houghton, we are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team in our goal to innovate for a better future!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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