Senior Controls Engineer

Atlas Copco; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to improve software development processes. Responsibilities include preparing specifications and conducting safety assessments. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience in controls and software. The role offers flexible working, 25 days holiday, and a bonus of up to 7.5%.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Bonus up to 7.5%

Pension contribution up to 8%

Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary

Cash health plan

Fitness App with discounted membership

Thriving Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working in controls and software within relevant industries.
• Knowledge of safety and design review methods, e.g. HAZOP, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for preparations of software specifications.
• Review specifications created by others.
• Work safely following agreed test procedures & risk assessments.
• Preparation of test documents & advise on appropriate test methodologies.
• Contribute to software plans in overall project planning process.

Skills

PLC programming - ladder logic, structured text

HMI programming using VB.net or other high level languages

Compiling software

Communications protocols - Modbus, EdCentra XML

Creation of technical documentation

Administration of software configuration control tools

Education

HND or degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Controls Engineer to join Edwards Abatement Solutions in Clevedon.

Edwards is the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the semiconductor industry and is part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards' solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar. We are an environmental company that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases produced during the manufacturing of microchips.

We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose. Our aim is to encourage more diversity in our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family‑ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new parents, and a fertility policy.

We're proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organization dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young people in tech. Together, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators. You can read more about InnovateHer here: https://www.innovateher.co.uk/

Mission

Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, To employ best practice in the writing of control and visualization software for products developed by the Clevedon PC. The engineer is actively engaged in the improvement of software development processes and techniques.

Main Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for preperations of softwarre specifications
• Reeview specifications created by others
• Work safely following agreed test procedures & risk assessments
• Preperation of test documents & advise on appropirate test methodologies
• Contribute to software plans in overall project planning process, aticipating obstacles and delays

Experience & Skills

Qualifications/Education/Certifications:

• HND (or equivalent) or degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in controls or software discipline (Essential)
• Minimum of 5 years working in controls and software within relevant industries (Essential)

Skills

• PLC programming - ladder logic, structured text (Essential)
• HMI programming using VB.net or other high level languages (Essential)
• Compiling software (Essential)
• Communications protocols - Modbus, EdCentra XML (Essential)
• Creation of technical documentation (Essential)
• Administration of software configuration control tools, version numbering, release process and archiving (Essential)

Compliance

• Safety and design review methods, e.g. HAZOP, FMEA (Essential)
• Industry standards - e.g. SEMI S2, S8 (Desirable)

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary
• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Cash health plan
• Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
• Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events)