An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Controls 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:
Mission
Reporting to a the Controls Engineering Manager, To employ best practice in the writing of control and visualization software for products developed by the Clevedon PC. The engineer is actively engaged in the improvement of software development processes and techniques.
Main Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for preperations of softwarre specifications
* Reeview specifications created by others
* Work safely following agreed test procedures & risk assessments
* Preperation of test documents & advise on appropirate test methodologies
* Contribute to software plans in overall project planning process, aticipating obstacles and delays
Experience & Skills
Qualifications/Education/Certifications:
* HND (or equivalent) or degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in controls or software discipline (Essential)
* Minimum of 5 years working in controls and software within relevant industries (Essential)
Skills
* PLC programming - ladder logic, structured text (Essential)
* HMI programming using or other high level languages (Essential)
* Compiling software (Essential)
* Communications protocols - Modbus, EdCentra XML (Essential)
* Creation of technical documentation (Essential)
* Administration of software configuration control tools, version numbering, release process and archiving (Essential)
Compliance
* Safety and design review methods, e.g. HAZOP, FMEA (Essential)
* Industry standards - e.g. SEMI S2, S8 (Desirable)
Edwards offers a range of benefits such as:
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary
• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Cash health plan
• Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
• Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events)