Job Title: Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Location: Slough (On-site & Home working)
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week + Overtime
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
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About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our team at Actemium Automation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled individual with a strong background in control systems engineering who thrives in a mixed working environment (on-site and remote).
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, testing, and commissioning of control systems, working closely with both our valued clients and internal teams to ensure exceptional project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design & Testing: Lead and manage the design, review, and testing of control systems to ensure they meet customer requirements and comply with industry legislation.
* Customer & Team Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and effective project execution.
* System Commissioning: Design, test, and commission control systems in line with agreed specifications, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.
* Onsite Support: Oversee onsite commissioning and testing of control systems, ensuring adherence to site-specific regulations and quality standards.
* Team Leadership: Supervise and provide technical guidance to system design, build, and installation teams.
* Project Support: Support Project Managers with project planning, effort estimation, and tracking of project progress.
* Tendering & Proposals: Contribute to the tendering process by providing cost estimates and creating technical proposals.
* Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement improvements to internal processes, ensuring efficiency across projects.
* Mentorship: Serve as a technical expert in nominated fields, offering mentorship and support to junior engineers.
Key Knowledge & Skills:
* Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant discipline (at least 10 years of experience in systems integration, or 15+ years with lower qualifications).
* Experience: Extensive experience in PLC-based control system architecture and programming (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
* Systems Integration: Expertise in industrial control systems, including control panel design, C&I system design, and commissioning.
* Compliance: Strong knowledge of machinery safety design and compliance with relevant industry standards.
* Onsite Commissioning: Experience in the onsite commissioning of complex industrial control systems.
* Preferred Sectors: Experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical, and Material Handling/Logistics industries is highly advantageous.
Key Personal Competencies:
* Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.
* Time Management: Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Self-Motivated: A proactive and adaptable individual, eager to take on new challenges and continuously improve.
* Mentoring: Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, balancing both company and individual goals.
What’s In It For You:
* Competitive Salary: A competitive base salary.
* Discretionary Bonus: Potential for a performance-based bonus.
* Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield Employee Assistance Scheme.
* Bonus & Benefits: VINCI Share Scheme, EV Car Purchase Scheme, and Company Pension Scheme.
* Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and on-site.
* Death-in-Service Insurance: Included in the benefits package.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for career progression, training, and development.
* Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic and supportive leadership team driving business success.
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How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to at your earliest convenience.
Note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in the UK.
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If you are a seasoned Senior Controls Systems Engineer looking to work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.