Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer

DPS Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group in Glenrothes, Fife, is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design control software for various industries, programme PLCs and SCADA, and mentor less experienced engineers while delivering high-quality solutions.

You will report to the Control Manager, manage projects through lifecycle, use E-Plan, AutoCAD, SharePoint and MS Office, and collaborate with clients to ensure compliant, cost-effective systems.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Engineering/Science or equivalent Electrical/Control Systems qualification.
• Experience in Controls Systems Engineering.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation and/or Schneider Electric automation and process control systems.
• Experience with DCS systems including PCS7 and PlantPAx is advantageous.
• Experience with simulation tools such as SIMIT is advantageous.
• Ability to work on initiatives and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report to Control Manager and help grow the DPS Group client base.
• Ensure projects stay within budget and liaise with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project team to deliver cost-effective, technically compliant solutions.
• Provide automation & process control development, software and hardware; include testing, commissioning and documentation.
• Forecast requirements and manage multiple projects through their life cycle.
• Utilise E-Plan, AutoCAD, SharePoint and MS packages as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

Project management

Client-facing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering/Science

Tools

Siemens automation

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

E-Plan

AutoCAD

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

DPS Group in Glenrothes, Fife, is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design control software for various industries, programme PLCs and SCADA, and mentor less experienced engineers while delivering high-quality solutions.

You will report to the Control Manager, manage projects through lifecycle, use E-Plan, AutoCAD, SharePoint and MS Office, and collaborate with clients to ensure compliant, cost-effective systems.