My client in Milton Keynes is currently in need of a Senior Control Systems Engineer.
Main Tasks of the Role:
Interpret product and sub-system requirements into functional design specifications.
Generate electrical and software architectures at both a product and sub-system level.
Produce high-level design concepts to meet specified requirements.
Generate electrical component specifications.
Generate software specifications.
Oversee the design and development of software.
Sign off technical content.
Support the commissioning of products, from initial debug to functionality verification.
Work on projects ranging from sub-system concepts to proven production machines.
Be the Control Systems representative in projects.
Be responsible for the day-to-day activities of several Engineers.
Support continuous improvement by being involved in the generation and updating of departmental design processes.
Interface with other areas of the Engineering function to ensure the efficient integration of the control system into the wider product.
Manage project work and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications & Experience:
A strong academic background.
A degree in a relevant field (candidates without a degree will be considered if they can demonstrate extensive and relevant industry experience).
Experience in electrical system design and development for complex electro-mechanical systems.
Experience in using design tools such as AutoCAD and CREO.
Experience in leading or mentoring Engineers.
Knowledge of PLC programming using CODESYS.
Knowledge of Functional Safety.
An appreciation of Engineering standards e.g. BS EN ISO 13849 or BS EN 62061.
Experience in software development using MS Visual Studio (C, C#, C++) advantageous.
Experience in 3D CAD advantageous.
Chartered Engineer, or working towards Chartered status with a UK Professional Engineering Institution.
Working Hours
- Basic working hours will be 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday.
Benefits
- Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average 500 per annum
- 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays
- Staff discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
- Free quarterly company lunches
- Free family events
- Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by the employee. Kids membership included for free)
- 5% contributory pension
- Life insurance scheme
- Workwear (including safety shoes and PPE)
- On-site canteen
- On-site changing rooms and showers
The salary for the job is 40,000 - 53,000/annum with a generous holiday/pension package.
Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
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