Overview
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead and manage the design and implementation of controls solutions for world-class automated material handling systems and execute this by ensuring consistent standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team. You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, following through to the testing and commissioning phases with awareness of cost, timescale, and project requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global, dynamic engineering community and contribute to the design and execution of innovative material handling systems across the globe.
Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
We Offer
* Career Development
* Competitive Compensation and Benefits
* Pay Transparency
* Global Opportunities
Responsibilities
* Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting or exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.
* Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
* Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.
* Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.
* Lead controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.
* Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive.
* Produce all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.
* Commission controls systems on site and provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.
* Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.
* Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time, cost and quality of project delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is desirable; however those with a HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.
* Ability to lead engineering activities autonomously on projects and provide support to other engineers in the team.
* Experience in designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
* Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.
* Advanced understanding of PLC development tools.
* Proficient with industrial networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, Ethernet/IP or similar.
* Experience working with E-plan is desirable but not essential.
* Good understanding of electrical and electronic technical manuals and drawings.
* Understanding of design requirements such as Machinery Directive and its standards.
* Good understanding of distributed control systems.
* Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.
* Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites both in the UK and across EMEA.
Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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