Senior Controls Engineer

Iconsys; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Medical plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Programme of personal development & training

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced professional for the design and delivery of control systems. This role involves various responsibilities including the creation of design specifications, coordinating with hardware design teams, and conducting factory and site acceptance testing. The ideal candidate should possess a BEng/BSE or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in electrical control systems. The role also offers a fantastic remuneration package including medical, life insurance, and a personal development program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Very good understanding of electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and delivery of control systems.
• Prepare Functional Design Specification and Safety Requirements.
• Conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Comply with industry regulations and client specifications.

Skills

Electrical control systems understanding

Team collaboration

Situational adaptability

Pro-active approach

Education

BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

Responsible for the design and delivery of control systems. You will be reporting directly to the Controls Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handover 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.
• Maintenance of the Technical Construction File.
• Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Comply with relevant industry regulations, client specifications, and internal standards.
• Meet project milestones.
• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Mentoring of less-experienced engineers.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
• Very good understanding of electrical control systems

Personal Qualities

• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

• BUPA Medical plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Programme of personal development & training