Control Systems Engineer

We re looking for a Control Systems Engineer with software experience or a Software Engineer with control or automation experience.

It is for a Contract or permanent staff role based in Ellesmere Port. This role will be working within Technical Services and reporting to the Engineering Section Manager.
Need experience in bespoke programming using C# , Databases SQL.

The role is in a very sensitive area of the nuclear industry and the individual will be required to achieve SC level of security clearance.

This is a long process will take 3/4 months for a UK passport holder.

Previous nuclear industry is not important however and candidates with the programming skills from other engineering automation back grounds will be considered.

What does the job involve?

Carry out all duties to the highest standards of health, safety and environmental requirements

Generation of bespoke software solutions for company products including documentation, code generation and test

Liaison with internal specialists and customers to understand their requirements and to work collaboratively with them to develop a range of solutions to meet their needs

Development of existing and new products and services to grow new business opportunities

Provide routine maintenance, trouble shooting and training support to customers for their existing systems

Management of external suppliers for delivery of activities to support customer projects and internal development activities

Installation and commissioning of company products on customer sites

Regular customer interaction to understand their technical requirements and ensure that products are meeting their expectations

• Generation and management of documentation requirements including drawings such as network and database schematics, operator and maintenance manuals, commissioning procedures etc.

Capability to develop project proposals including schedule and cost forecasts

Ability to manage project deliverables and provide clear status reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Requirement for travel to European suppliers and other company/customer sites

What skills and experience do you need?

Ideally good quality degree preferably in software engineering or related discipline

Sound understanding of software design principles and concepts coupled to an ability to communicate effectively in a mixed level team

Use of software and system modelling techniques such as state charts, UML and others

Disciplined and structured approach with logical thought process

Development capability in C# and SQL, with optional capability in C

Knowledge of end–to–end build process automation and other tasks in the software development loop including scripting languages and installers

Knowledge of working in an agile development environment

Benefits of source control and application of source control with in a project using version control tools

Coding styles and standards

Knowledge of test driven development and ability to develop appropriate test regimes

Knowledge of Cyber security measures, system back–up and recovery would be useful.

Good interpersonal skills and a high level of computer literacy

What are the pay and benefits?

Staff GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 per annum

Contract estimated GBP45–50 / hr inside IR35

Company performance bonus. ( staff )

25 days holiday rising to 28 days after 6 years service.

Company Sick Pay. ( staff)

Defined contribution pension scheme ( staff)

13 SWAD days per year. ( staff)