Senior Controls Engineer

Iconsys Ltd; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced engineer for control systems design and delivery. Responsibilities include electrical controls concept design, compliance with regulations, and mentoring of junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role and a relevant degree. The role offers a comprehensive remuneration package including medical plans and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

BUPA Medical plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Programme of personal development & training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Very good understanding of electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of control systems.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Comply with industry regulations and client specifications.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Team player

Proactive approach

Situational adaptability

Education

BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

Helping companies improve safety, profitability, security, reliability and productivity through innovative solutions.

• Responsible for the design and delivery of control systems.
• You will be reporting directly to the Controls Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc.
• Handover to the Hardware Design team and review of designs produced.
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robot, Drives etc.
• Maintenance of the Technical Construction File.
• Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Comply with relevant industry regulations, client specifications, and internal standards.
• Meet project milestones.
• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Mentoring of less-experienced engineers.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
• Very good understanding of electrical control systems

Personal Qualities

• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Confident and pro‑active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

• BUPA Medical plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Programme of personal development & training