Senior 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

What Are We Looking For?

Through our continued success in the market, we are looking to recruit a Senior Control System Engineer to join the team working out of office in Glenrothes, Fife. You will work as part of our Engineering team, delivering solutions to a number of industries, whilst also mentoring other Engineers in the business.

You’ll be involved in the design of control software for various industries, utilising your PLC programming and SCADA knowledge to delivery solutions to clients whilst ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of quality.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Report directly to Control Manager and work closely with them to continually develop the DPS Group client base.
• Ensure all projects allocated are within a budget allocated, maintaining a commercial awareness whilst liaising with all stakeholders.
• Work closely with the project team and management to ensure the solution provided is of optimum cost whilst being technically acceptable and in accordance with the client specifications, current legislation and the companies offer.
• Provide Automation & Process Control System Development, Software and Hardware solutions. Providing testing, commissioning and documentation as required for all projects and tasks.
• Maintain a good understanding of the project requirements by planning and forecasting, react to any changes that may occur and manage multiple projects through their life cycle.
• Use appropriate systems and programmes, including E-Plan, AutoCAD, Sharepoint & other MS Packages as needed.

What Do You Need?

• Degree level education BSc or BEng in Engineering/Science or alternate qualification equivalent in Electrical, Control Systems Engineering
• Experience in Controls Systems Engineering
• Experienced in Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation and/or Schneider Electric latest Automation and Process Control Systems
• Advantageous if experienced with all aspects of automation and process control systems including drives, servo and AC drive/motors.
• Ideally experienced with DCS systems including PCS7 and PlantPAx
• Advantage if experience with simulation tools such as SIMIT
• Able to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience in completion of full turnkey projects from design through to programming and commissioning.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced with client-facing.

DPS – Who Are We?

We solve manufacturing challenges through the intelligent use of technology