Lead Control Systems Engineer

Extension Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to oversee project delivery and lead a technical team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in design and development of control systems. This full-time role includes responsibilities like technical leadership, project management, and concept design. Join a company focused on sustainable practices and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of design and development experience in relevant engineering environments.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engineering projects successfully.
• Lead a team of engineers in project delivery.
• Carry out concept and detail design of control systems.

Skills

Control theory knowledge

Engineering design under pressure

Multidisciplinary environment experience

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Job description

The Role – Lead Control Systems Engineer

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to be based at their site in Newcastle Upon Tyne on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company who are dedicated to sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of its operations and products.

Responsibilities

The successful Lead Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Engineering projects.

• Take ownership and provide technical leadership of a team of Engineers in the successful delivery of projects, within the specified time, budget, to the specification and the required quality standards.
• Leading the day-to-day Engineering tasks/deliverables of the Engineering team as the design authority, this could be associated with sales or project work.
• Carry out concept and detail design of control systems. Produce supporting calculations, models, drawings, specifications and BOMs as required.
• Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control requirements to ensure that the project is designed to perform as required.

About You – Lead Control Systems Engineer

As Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will have experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with in depth knowledge and experience in design manufacture of some or all of the following: Trenchers, Cable/Pipe lay, LARS and bespoke Onshore and Offshore equipment.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of control theory, design of control systems and selection of components in the onshore, offshore and subsea sectors.
• Ability to produce high quality work even while under pressure
• Engineering design and development experience, demonstrated over 8 years + in a relevant environment.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject.
• Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel will be involved.

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