Controls System Engineer

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Controls System Engineer in Solihull, where you'll be part of an innovative team dedicated to developing cutting-edge liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment. This role involves programming and diagnosing complex systems, fault finding, and creating technical documentation. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth. With a range of benefits including a holiday bonus, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while contributing to a dynamic team. Don't miss out on being part of this expanding family!

Benefits

£500 holiday bonus

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

25 days holiday

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with CAN communication and J1939 protocol is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Programming and diagnosing CAN open and J1939 systems.
• Fault finding within Build, Test, and Service processes.
• Creating technical documents and maintaining program logs.

Skills

CAN communication

J1939 protocol

Fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Driving license

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

Controls System Engineer for our Solihull Site.

We are an employee-focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?

Then Join our Whale Family!

You would be working in the Electronics Design Team. We are looking for someone who is able to program a wide range of Whale products, along with designing and testing electrical systems and assisting with any electrical or programming-based issues.

Your key duties and responsibilities would be:

• Programming and diagnosing CAN open and J1939 systems.
• Fault finding within Build, Test, and Service.
• Setting the parameters of a wide range of Whale parts (Sensors, Nodes, Telematics, Displays, etc).
• Making technical documents and data sheets.
• Logging and maintaining program logs.
• Assisting Service with a wide range of products (old and new); this could include traveling within the UK and abroad.

Skills and experience that would be desirable:

• Experience with CAN communication and J1939 protocol.
• Experience with diagnosing faults within an electrical system.
• Keen mind for solving problems and learning new skills.
• Good face-to-face and phone communication skills, ability to explain problems to shop floor and service engineers.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and automotive wiring diagrams.

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic, and proactive company where no two days are the same, but we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

What are the benefits?

• One-off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block.
• Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company.
• Private medical insurance (BUPA).
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunities for advancement.
• Annual pay reviews.
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
• Death in service for employees.
• Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you, your partner, and children under 18 for a Digital GP.
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Full training, equipment, and PPE provided.
• Long service awards.
• Company share purchase opportunity.
• Free parking.