Control Systems Engineer

Quaker Houghton; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join their QHE team in Coventry. This role involves designing and managing electrical systems for industrial solutions, including control systems and PLC software development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the industrial sector, a strong background in electrical studies, and a commitment to innovation in technology.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Bonus opportunities

25 days paid time off + bank holidays

2 days annual paid leave for volunteering

Ongoing training platform

Wellbeing and DEI programs

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience designing electrical systems in an industrial setting.
• Qualified to 18th edition level.
• Education in Electrical relevant studies (HNC and above).

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems and PLC/HMI software.
• Manage contractors and lead testing and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and safety.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC control software expertise

Siemens TIA

Allen Bradley

Cloud-based communication systems

Motion control systems

Profinet

Ethernet technologies

Education

HNC or above in Electrical studies

18th edition electrical qualification

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.

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.

Join the team and let's innovate for a better future!