Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Edwards Vacuum, LLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental technology company based in Clevedon, UK, seeks a Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer. This role involves working on the design and development of abatement systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating across engineering teams. Candidates should have a relevant technical degree, significant industry experience, and strong skills in PLC and HMI programming. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Bonus up to 7.5%

Pension with contribution up to 8%

Life Assurance of 4x salary

Cash health plan

Fitness App with discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working in controls and software.
• Experience in compliance-driven industries such as semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to teach and transfer knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work within engineering and product development teams.
• Accountable for the technical design of systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and testing standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Analytical problem solving

Influencing and negotiation skills

Communication in English

Education

HND or degree in relevant technical discipline

Tools

VB.net

Modbus

Job description

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Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation 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/

Responsibilities

• Work at the core of our engineering and product development teams using engineering tools and methods to bring clarity from ambiguity and deliver products that meet Requirements, Standards, Directives, and are cost effective.
• Collaborate with and influence engineering teams to ensure clarity of work packages, deliverables, and resolve ECI engineering issues through determining the best solution.
• Be accountable for the technical elements of the product system and/or subsystem design, identifying risks, control and mitigation actions, escalating issues when necessary for higher-level resolution.
• Ensure modularity and standardisation is incorporated to maximise reuse of our engineering effort.
• Be accountable for safety and type testing of any system or subsystem you are responsible for, verifying and validating its compliance; reviewing and approving reports generated in this area by the team.
• Contribute ECI plans in the overall project planning process, prioritise own work and monitor progress, anticipating and mitigating obstacles and delays.
• Contribute to the development and continual improvement of controls engineering processes.
• Provide technical content for manuals, build notes and service instructions. Review content produced by others.
• Perform tests and provide expert level support to factory and field issues.

Experience & Qualifications

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

Experience

• Substantial level of experience in the practical application of best-practice product design and development in electrical controls and instrumentation in a relatable engineering industry (essential).
• Essential - PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function blocks, data structures); HMI programming using VB.net or other high-level languages; compiling software; communications protocols (Modbus); creation of technical documentation; software configuration control tools; version numbering; release process and archiving; understanding of P&ID and electrical schematics; PID loops.
• Desirable - broad knowledge of control, communications and software architectures; PLC hardware selection and configuration; software development environments; simulation and test tools; troubleshooting with diagnostic tools; web development tools (HTML5, JavaScript, ASP, etc.).
• Strong experience in working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry (essential) such as the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (desirable) including product safety and compliance to standards (essential) such as EN/UL 61010, EN 60204; EMC Directive EN61326-1; Functional safety (SIL ratings, EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511); safety and design review methods (HAZOP, FMEA); SEMI S2; risk assessment (Semi S10, EN 12100).

Skills

• Influencing and negotiation skills at various organisational levels (essential).
• Ability to take ownership and lead without direct reports, maintaining integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset (essential).
• Ability to teach by example and transfer knowledge from awareness to practical application (essential).
• Calm, professional, and capable of prioritising and solving multiple issues; analytical approach to problem solving and planning (essential).
• Willingness to explore new solutions or methods and practical problem-solving skills (essential).
• Awareness and understanding of cultural differences and ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken (essential).

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary
• Pension with company contribution up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Cash health plan
• Fitness App with streamable classes and discounted gym memberships
• Thriving Wellbeing Program with clubs and events