Senior Controls Engineer

Kion Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Wellingborough is seeking a Lead Engineer for controls design in customer projects. The role involves supervising engineers, providing remote support, and ensuring project quality. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in automation, familiarity with PLCs, and a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering. This position offers opportunities to innovate and improve product delivery.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in automation roles.
• Advanced knowledge of fieldbus systems and I/O equipment.
• Working knowledge of relevant control automation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for customer projects.
• Provide remote support and troubleshoot system faults.
• Maintain high quality standards in project deliverables.

Skills

Understanding of PLCs

Project management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

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About Dematic:

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Learn more here about Dematic's Software - https://www.dematic.com/en-gb/software/

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• To perform all controls design activities for delivery of a Dematic customer project from project launch to handover on site

• To perform the role of lead engineer for the controls portion of a Dematic customer project, including leading a team of controls engineers through the controls tasks on the project if required

• To maintain Dematic’s image as a top quality, professional company, by adopting an honest, professional and attentive approach

• To understand the constraints of working on live sites and provide solutions that minimise the disruptions to client operations whilst working within the project scope

• To provide support, attend to system faults and perform investigation and fault rectification where necessary

• To provide 24 hour x 7 day x 52 week emergency remote support cover as part of a pre-arranged rota

• To perform site supervisory duties on projects when required

• To support the sales team with controls costings and design concepts

• Recommending spare parts

• To be the lead engineer on projects

• To mentor and support other engineers on projects

• To support the Engineering Manager - Enhancements with project delivery

• To co-ordinate and ensure consistent approach across projects for electrical design, software design and commissioning activities

• To take responsibility for controls budgets and time constraints on projects

• To produce programmes including design, manufacturing and site activities

• To hold controls design reviews for relevant projects

• To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards, promoting a continuous improvement cultureTo interpret design input information to produce control system designs

• Production of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design / safety specifications, operation and maintenance manuals

• Procurement of electrical equipment including control panels and field devices

• Liaising with suppliers on technical matters

• Produce ITT’s and liaise with electrical installation supervisors and subcontractorsDesign, production and test of control software for material handling systems

• Production of PLC software, including safety compliant code

• To follow the Version Control process

• Production of all associated documentation including, but not limited to Functional Design Specifications, test specifications and commissioning checklists

• To produce databases to facilitate the development of a visualisation system

• To carry out factory acceptance testing of PLC software prior to site delivery

• Emulation testing / virtual commissioning of completed PLC software prior to commencing on site

• To assist in development of standard blocks and solutionsTo produce required health and safety documentation including, but not limited to method statements and risk assessments

• To commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system integration commissioning activities

• To provide control system training for the end userTo maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers by providing a high quality service

• To liaise with project sales and project engineers during the project sales phase

• To liaise with project managers, customers and sub-contractors during order execution phase

• Where necessary, develop bespoke and new standard solutions to suit specific projects and new markets

• To innovate wherever possible to improve our delivered product to the end customer (e.g. reduced price, reduced time-scale, improved functionality)

• To provide technical backup to the service team as required, including bug fixes, enhancements and modifications

• To maintain and improve upon personal skills related to the position, through experience and training

• To comply with the company policies as defined within the Document Management System

• Other duties as required by the business

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Several years hands-on experience working in a similar role, including controls design and commissioning within an automation based industry, ideally within the automated warehouse industry

• Advanced understanding of PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

• Advanced understanding of fieldbus systems and I/O equipment, e.g. Profibus, Profinet, ASi, TCP/IP

• Advanced understanding of other controls automation related equipment, e.g. Bar code scanners, HMIs, Variable frequency drives

• Working knowledge of relevant standards governing the controls automation industry

• Working knowledge of the Machinery Directive and the measures needed for compliance

• To be conversant Word, Excel, Project, Outlook.

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.