Senior Controls Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Shropshire. The position involves designing electrical and control concepts, integrating software deliverables for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and commissioning at site.

The candidate will ensure compliance with legislation and internal processes while collaborating with hardware and software teams. The ideal candidate holds a Foundation Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, with at least 3 years in a similar role

Qualifications

• Minimum HND / Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
• Good understanding of control system design and implementation principles.

Responsibilities

• Understanding client requirements.
• Complying with relevant legislation.
• Applying industry standards and best-practice.
• Following internal processes.
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc.
• Hand over to the Hardware Design team and review of designs produced.
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robot, Drives etc.
• Contribution to the Technical Construction File.
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Control systems

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Foundation degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Shropshire - hybrid

Up to 60k

Job Responsibilities

• Understanding client requirements
• Complying with relevant legislation
• Applying industry standards and best-practice
• Following internal processes
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
• Hand over to the Hardware Design team and review of designs produced
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robot, Drives etc
• Contribution to the Technical Construction File
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum HND / Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role
• Good understanding of control system design and implementation principles