Senior Controls Engineer Our hi-tech instrumentation industry client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer Key Responsibilities: * Perform development activities to enhance current control systems within the product, as well as help innovate and develop new ones. * Apply control theory to define and manage (sub-) system specifications and breakdowns, ensuring alignment with project goals and performance criteria. * Support applications, manufacturing and service in fault identification and resolution. * Prepare and maintain various types of documentation. * Act as subject matter expert within the company. * Lead technical developments and failure analysis * Perform technical planning to support various integration and test activities * Work hands-on with the equipment and apparatus to prove performance of the implemented designs Professional Skills/ Abilities: Essential * Experience of practical engineering development activities. * Experience of being a technical lead on Control Systems. * Good knowledge of Feedback and Feedforward loops * Ability to project manage own projects, including timekeeping, resource management, as well as sending updates to key stakeholders. * Excellent communicator - Fluency in written and oral technical English, as well as ability to present to key stakeholders within the business * Minimum five years of experience Desirable * Knowledge of digital filtering (ideally in FPGAs) * Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design * Experience of guiding systems/products through EMC and various regulatory testing. * Knowledge of PLC software and control systems