Junior Software Controls Engineer

Consilium Group Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Controls Software Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team in Essex. This role involves supporting mechanical design across various sectors, providing solutions for in-field failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a passion for decarbonisation technologies. Familiarity with engineering software tools like Matlab and CAD design is advantageous. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will help shape the future of engineering solutions!

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong interest in decarbonisation and robust technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support projects with BOM control and management of subcontract design.
• Assist in design and analysis of systems for performance optimisation.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Consilium Recruit are proudly supporting the R&D division of a privately owned international business. They are seeking a Controls Software Engineer to join their engineering team based in Essex on a permanent supporting mechanical design for a range of sectors.

Commutable from: Basildon, Brentwood, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, London

Salary: Negotiable based on experience + Excellent Benefits including Pension, Healthcare and Bonus

The Role

The Junior Controls Software Engineer will provide support to projects as required, including BOM control and management of subcontract design and analysis activity. You will assist in the design and analysis of systems, including component selection, system integration, and performance optimisation.

The Junior Controls Software Engineer will provide solutions for in-field failures and issues on products and projects and identify and troubleshoot technical challenges and product issues/failures observed during operation, proposing innovative solutions.

The Junior Controls Software Engineer will work under the supervision of the Principal Engineer, support with introduction of the solution into the products/projects and will work closely and consult with cross-functional teams, including design, electrical, procurement, the workshop, and external partners, to achieve project objectives.

You will play an active role in testing protocols, data collection, and validation efforts to ensure the reliability and safety of the dual fuel systems, whilst maintaining a contribution to quality assurance processes and ensuring that projects meet regulatory and industry standards.

The Junior Controls Software Engineer will create reports on work conducted, and maintain data pertaining to design, development, and calibration work in line with business requirements.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be qualified to a minimum level of bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent and demonstrate a strong interest & passion in decarbonisation and robust technologies that are used for harsh environments (high TRL technologies).

You will highlight excellent critical thinking skills and diligence and demonstrate strong verbal, written communication skills and teamworking abilities.

Familiarity with engineering software tools (Matlab/Simulink) and CAD design (e.g. CATIA/SolidWorks) is hugely advantageous for the role. Any knowledge of hydrogen safety protocols and regulations is welcomed for the role.

The Junior Controls Software Engineer will be resilient, energetic, and enthusiastic and enjoy working in a fast-paced and agile environment.

To apply, please contact James Colley with a current CV.