Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to oversee projects from concept to customer commissioning. The role requires a relevant technical degree and at least 5 years of experience in controls and software. Strong influencing skills and effective communication are essential. The company promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly initiatives

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in controls and software within relevant industries.
• Practical application of product design and development in electrical controls and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept to customer commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify work packages.
• Ensure compliance with safety and type testing standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics understanding

Leadership abilities

Effective communication in English

Education

HND or degree in relevant technical discipline

Job description

Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

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. Our solutions are essential for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar. We are committed to environmental sustainability, helping clients reduce greenhouse gases during microchip manufacturing.

We promote diversity and inclusion, recognizing that innovation comes from diverse perspectives. Our policies support flexible working, shared parental leave, and other family-friendly initiatives. We partner with InnovateHer to champion diversity and empower young people in tech. More about InnovateHer can be found here.

Mission

Reporting to the Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Manager, the Senior ECI Engineer will oversee projects from concept to customer commissioning and field trials, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to specifications. The role involves implementing engineering strategies and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

1. Utilize engineering tools and methods to develop products that meet requirements, standards, and are cost-effective.
2. Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify work packages, deliverables, and resolve issues.
3. Be responsible for the technical design of systems/subsystems, identifying risks and mitigation actions.
4. Ensure modularity and standardization to maximize reuse of engineering efforts.
5. Oversee safety and type testing, verifying compliance and reviewing reports.
6. Contribute to project planning, prioritize tasks, and monitor progress.
7. Improve controls engineering processes continually.
8. Provide technical content for manuals and instructions, reviewing content from others.
9. Perform tests and support factory and field issues as an expert.

Experience & Skills

Qualifications:

• HND or degree in a relevant technical discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or Software).
• At least 5 years of experience in controls and software within relevant industries.

Experience:

• Practical application of product design and development in electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI programming, software configuration, and understanding of electrical schematics.
• Experience in regulated industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, including compliance standards like EN/UL61010, EN60204, EMC EN61326-1, and safety standards like EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511.

Skills:

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ownership and leadership abilities without direct authority.
• High integrity, accountability, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to teach and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Calm, professional, and adaptable problem-solver.
• Willingness to explore new solutions.
• Effective communication in English and cultural awareness.