Controls Lead

TECH CONNECT GROUP; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Controls Lead in Houghton-le-Spring. You will be responsible for leading the controls team to deliver high-quality automation systems across various industries. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in machine development and team leadership, with strong knowledge of controls systems from major manufacturers. This position offers a salary of £55-£60k and benefits such as hybrid working, increased pension contributions, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance

Increased pension contributions

Death in service

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in machine development.
• 2+ years leading teams of engineers.
• Good knowledge of various controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer's and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Engineering Leader with project control.
• Approve FDS/HDS/SDS documentation.
• Plan resource requirements with Project Manager.
• Promote Industry 4.0 technologies.

Skills

Interpreting customer requirements

Leading teams of engineers

Knowledge of controls systems

Experience with automation

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Beckhoff

ABB

Cognex

Job description

Our client, a leading provider of advanced control and automation solutions, are recruiting Controls Lead to join their team in Houghton le Spring. Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, you will be lead representation of the controls teams activities according to the project schedule across a diverse range of industries, driving high standards for the company and its clients. Liaising with project teams, assembly/installation teams and hardware designers to deliver, professional, high quality, cost efficient and right first-time automation systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customer's and regulatory requirements to ensure designs are perfectly aligned to project requirement.
• Consult and support the Engineering Leader with project change control for Controls aspects.
• Approver of FDS/HDS/SDS documentation (GAMP5) through accurate interpretation of the RFQ / URS and internal customer specifications.
• Support controls designs team in technical feasibility and alignment to Project topology and gateway success.
• Approver of designs in programmable systems, PLC, HMI's, Robots, Safety System, Drive System, Vision Systems, SCADA in line with Form 26 design specification including relevant regulatory requirement and application of risk assessment.
• Plan resource requirements with Project Manager and Engineering Leader, develop bespoke Controls Systems milestones in order for Engineering Leader to maintain the design status report of project.
• Co-write Controls RFQ's plus technical levelling, Commissioning plan and FAT Specification with Engineering Leader and write bespoke elements of the Automation Summary tracker.
• Actively promote and lead Industry 4.0 technologies and practices to support the company's digital strategy and its showcase offerings.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years experience working for machine developers with increasing skill, knowledge, and responsibility level.
• 2+ years of experience in leading teams of engineers in multiple projects.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of controls systems and technologies with an excellent understanding of the leading manufacturer's systems, Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, ABB, Cognex etc.
• Experienced within the manufacturing and assembly of automation processes and possess an engineering background in automation.

Benefits

• £55-£60k
• Car allowance
• Increased pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• Death in service
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)