Control System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

About the job

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 aspects 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 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 amend 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 make 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.
• Integrate 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 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 expert knowledge in designing PLC/HMI control software.

Technical skills:

• A sound knowledge of current technology and systems.
• Competence in the use of Siemens TIA and Allen Bradley.
• Experience of cloud-based communication systems in an industrial environment, covering such things as Industry 4.0, IoT, AI, mobile devices & data storage.
• 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.

Who are we?

Quaker Houghton is 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 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!