Controls Engineer

Avenue Recruitment; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime solutions is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and supporting electrical/control systems for marine applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in Siemens PLC programming. The position offers a salary around £50k, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Siemens PLC programming and configuration.
• Experience with motion control systems and drives.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support electrical/control systems for marine applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Conduct hazard/risk assessments and system testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLC

MC Office

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Our client a a world-leading supplier of maritime solutions, are seeking a skilled and innovative Controls Engineer to join their multi-disciplined engineering team.

In this role, you will undertake design, development and support of electrical/control systems for marine applications. This will include all aspects of product lifecycle engineering from requirement capture to end of life. The work covers the development of new designs as well as support for legacy systems

Your key duties will include:

Review of customer technical requirements

Create and maintain the following in supporting the electrical/controls hardware and software:

• Drawing specifications
• Engineering bill of materials
• Test procedures
• Operation and maintenance manuals
• Project technical documentation
• Program and configure Siemens PLC to meet project requirements
• Development and testing of new designs and prototypes
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in design, programming and commissioning stages.
• Conduct hazard/risk assessments and system testing to ensure reliability and compliance with standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and project engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control systems
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers is required
• Completion of tasks within the agreed time and to the required quality
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in control systems an automation

To be suitable for this pivotal role you will have the following key skills and experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field ( equivalent work experience also considered)
• Proficiency in Siemens PLC programming and configuration
• Proven experience in creating specification, electrical drawing, and wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, circuit diagrams and fault finding
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or similar
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. IEC, UL, ISO) and safety protocols
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in MC office
• Experience with motion control systems and drives
• Familiarity with hydro-mechanical systems
• Experience with industrial networking protocols
• Experience of creating technical documentation for Naval projects
• Knowledge of marine systems and regulations Knowledge of environmental test requirements

You will receive a salary of around £50k + excellent benefits package. (please note a higher salary will be considered for a more senior/experience candidate)

You will work a 37.5-hour week which will be hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

If you are committed to your next permanent career move then please email your CV and application for consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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