Senior control systems engineer

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join one of the UK's largest system integration organisations as a permanent member of staff. PRIMARY DUTIES

• The design, documentation, development, testing and commissioning of PLC based control systems.
• This will cover the complete system development lifecycle from initial design through to customer site acceptance.
• Ensure designs are delivered to the correct quality in accordance with the required contract timescales.
• Investigation and rectification of defects at customers sites.
• Supporting and working with the other engineers to ensure design interfaces are captured.
• Ensuring the design is completed in accordance with company design procedures and safety design requirements.
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of best practices in software engineering.
• Participate in cross discipline design reviews.
• Approving Software designs for formal issue both internally and externally.
• Attending progress meetings both internally and externally.
• Provide reports on a regular basis.
• Act as a coach and mentor to Software Engineers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Minimum of a HND in a software related engineering discipline or equivalent experience working with software-based control systems.
• Experience of IE61131-3 programming languages.
• Experience of the complete software/systems design lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of P&ID drawings
• Able to interpret and work with electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of network / serial communications protocols
• Working knowledge of process control
• Knowledge of network / serial communications protocols and associated hardware.
• Willing to travel and work away from home including overnight stays
• The ability to work as part of an established team and provide support.
• The ability to prioritise own workload and work un-supervised when required to meet project deadlines.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken.
• A flexible approach to their working practices.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Knowledge of C&I Engineering.
• Knowledge of high-level programming languages.
• Knowledge of National Grid design processes and standards.

HOW TO APPLYIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' to forward an updated copy of your CV.

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