The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and support of controls systems for material handling and automation projects, working both on-site and remotely.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities to Develop Your Career
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Tasks and Qualifications:

Principal Responsibilities

• To perform all controls design activities for delivery of a Dematic customer project from project launch to handover on site
• To perform the role of lead engineer for the controls portion of a Dematic customer project, including leading a team of controls engineers through the controls tasks on the project if required
• To maintain Dematic’s image as a top quality, professional company, by adopting an honest, professional and attentive approach
• To understand the constraints of working on live sites and provide solutions that minimise the disruptions to client operations whilst working within the project scope
• To provide support, attend to system faults and perform investigation and fault rectification where necessary
• To provide 24 hour x 7 day x 52 week emergency remote support cover as part of a pre-arranged rota
• To perform site supervisory duties on projects when required
• To support the sales team with controls costings and design concepts
• Recommending spare parts

Specific Responsibilities

Lead Engineer

• To be the lead engineer on projects
• To mentor and support other engineers on projects
• To support the Engineering Manager - Enhancements with project delivery
• To co-ordinate and ensure consistent approach across projects for electrical design, software design and commissioning activities
• To take responsibility for controls budgets and time constraints on projects
• To produce programmes including design, manufacturing and site activities
• To hold controls design reviews for relevant projects
• To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards, promoting a continuous improvement culture

Electrical Design

• To interpret design input information to produce control system designs
• Production of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design / safety specifications, operation and maintenance manuals
• Procurement of electrical equipment including control panels and field devices
• Liaising with suppliers on technical matters
• Produce ITT’s and liaise with electrical installation supervisors and subcontractors

Software Design

• Design, production and test of control software for material handling systems
• Production of PLC software, including safety compliant code
• To follow the Version Control process
• Production of all associated documentation including, but not limited to Functional Design Specifications, test specifications and commissioning checklists
• To produce databases to facilitate the development of a visualisation system
• To carry out factory acceptance testing of PLC software prior to site delivery
• Emulation testing / virtual commissioning of completed PLC software prior to commencing on site
• To assist in development of standard blocks and solutions

Commissioning

• To produce required health and safety documentation including, but not limited to method statements and risk assessments
• To commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system integration commissioning activities
• To provide control system training for the end user

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Several years hands-on experience working in a similar role, including controls design and commissioning within an automation based industry, ideally within the automated warehouse industry
• Advanced understanding of PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
• Advanced understanding of fieldbus systems and I/O equipment, e.g. Profibus, Profinet, ASi, TCP/IP
• Advanced understanding of other controls automation related equipment, e.g. Bar code scanners, HMIs, Variable frequency drives
• Working knowledge of relevant standards governing the controls automation industry
• Working knowledge of the Machinery Directive and the measures needed for compliance
• To be conversant Word, Excel, Project, Outlook.