Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to lead projects from concept to commissioning. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment, focusing on sustainable solutions in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in controls engineering, particularly in compliance-driven industries. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products while driving continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact through engineering excellence.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years in controls and software engineering.
• Degree in relevant technical discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to deliver compliant products.
• Oversee project planning and monitor progress.
• Ensure safety and compliance testing of systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

communication protocols

technical documentation

compliance standards

problem-solving

negotiation skills

Education

HND or degree in electrical engineering

Tools

software configuration control tools

Job description

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BMR Solutions Ltd

Location:

bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Clevedon, North Somerset

Hybrid Working | Up to £52,000 DOE + Bonus, Life Assurance, Enhanced Pension

Full-Time

A Senior Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer is sought by a globally recognised organisation specialising in innovative solutions critical to manufacturing processes. The company is dedicated to environmental sustainability, assisting clients in reducing their environmental impact.

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

Main Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and product development teams, using engineering tools to clarify requirements and deliver cost-effective, standards-compliant products.
• Collaborate with and influence engineering teams to ensure clear work packages, resolve technical issues, and determine optimal solutions.
• Take accountability for the technical design of assigned product systems/subsystems, identifying risks, implementing mitigation actions, and escalating issues when necessary.
• Ensure modularity and standardisation to maximise reuse of engineering efforts.
• Oversee safety and type testing of systems/subsystems, verifying compliance and approving related reports.
• Contribute to project planning, prioritise tasks, monitor progress, and mitigate obstacles to meet timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of controls engineering processes.
• Provide technical content for manuals, build notes, and service instructions, and review content produced by others.
• Perform tests and provide expert-level support for factory and field issues.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in controls and software within relevant industries. (Essential)
• HND (or equivalent) or degree in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., electrical, instrumentation, controls, or software). (Essential)
• Substantial experience in best-practice product design and development for electrical controls and instrumentation in a related engineering industry, including:
• PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function blocks, data structures), HMI programming (VB.net or other high-level languages), communication protocols (Modbus), creation of technical documentation, and administration of software configuration control tools, version numbering, release processes, and archiving. Understanding of P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and PID loops. (Essential)
• Strong experience in compliance-driven industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with expertise in standards like Low Voltage Directive (EN/UL61010, EN60204), EMC Directive (EN61326-1), Functional Safety (SIL ratings, EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511), safety/design review methods (HAZOP, FMEA), semiconductor industry standards (SEMI S2), and risk assessment (Semi S10, EN 12100). (Essential)
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills across organisational levels. (Essential)
• Ability to take ownership, lead without direct authority, and drive results with high integrity and accountability. (Essential)
• Capability to demonstrate and teach best practices, transferring knowledge from awareness to practical application. (Essential)
• Calm, professional manner with strong prioritisation, problem-solving, and planning skills, adaptable to changing requirements. (Essential)
• Enthusiasm for exploring new solutions and practical problem-solving. (Essential)
• Awareness of cultural differences with effective communication skills in English, both written and oral. (Essential)

BMR Solutions operates in the capacity of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

We champion diversity and innovation. Applications are encouraged regardless of background, age, or identity.