Controls / Drives / Software Engineer

JOB TITLE:                          Control Systems Engineer

DEPARTMENT:                    Engineering

REPORTING TO:                  Projects Design Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR:          -

JOB PURPOSE:                  As my clients Control Systems Engineer, you will create, draft, source and package suitable products and components using customer specification and recommendations. You will research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales as well as report progress of all assigned tasks to the Project Manager and Management Team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing Electrical Schematics and drawings in line with project specifications
Be proficient at working with a range of servo drives to setup to work with a range of motors/actuators
Have excellent problem solving skills to analyse issues with servo drive and software issues
Researching, designing and writing new software programs
Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code
Producing specifications, and complying with project plans and industry standards
Document and maintain software functionality
Confirm system and components capabilities by designing testing methods; finished products and system capabilities
Preparing product reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
Designing, developing and maintaining electrical control systems and components
Reading and understanding design specifications and technical drawings
Carrying our feasibility studies for new technical innovations
Testing installations and systems, and analysing data
In addition, undertake any other duty or responsibility that may reasonably be allocated by the Technical Manager or Managing Director.

It is a requirement of my client that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives that Client must fulfil.

Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the department and of the client.

EXPERIENCE

A Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar and knowledge of Software Programming are essential. You’ll be proficient in the use of IT Systems and you will be adept at making electrical wiring and cable diagrams. If you have Project Management experience and Circuit PCB design, this would be advantageous.

Our Ideal Control Systems Engineer will be commercially aware with the ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely. You’ll have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problems. You must also have the following systems capability:

Minimum 5+ years in a similar Controls System Engineer role
Motion Control
Servo Drives
Embedded C
C Sharp / C++
PLC logic programming
HMI programming
Use of AutoCAD or ePlan for design of control panels and wiring diagrams
SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS:

Excellent communication skills

The ability to work both in a team and independently
Able to plan and organise your own workload

Professional telephone manner
Positive, can do attitude
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work effectively
Excellent work ethic & Attendance
Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Able to use Sage to support the job role.
Able to use Salesforce (CRM) to support the job role
Flexible and the willingness to travel