Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer contract position (6 months initially)

Chelmsford area, Essex

Up to 45 p/h

TEC Partners are pleased to be recruiting for a leading automation and integrated solutions business who manufacture systems for exciting marine projects.

You will be responsible for specifying and designing systems and taking responsibility for the engineering component of these systems, through to testing, commissioning, and customer handover.

Systems Engineer responsibilities:

• Assume technical lead for projects in addition to supporting other Systems, and Lead Project Engineers on all other company projects
• Produce Functional Design Specifications from customer specifications
• Produce block diagrams, system schematics, bill of materials and cable schedules
• Program PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems
• Produce technical documentation, including manuals and test
  procedures
• Assist with internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests
• Travel worldwide to commission systems on board all types of vessels
• Conduct Acceptance Trials through to customer handover
• Attend meetings with customers and other departments on
  and off site
• Assist with the development and assessment of new products
• Follow schedules and tasks assigned by the Systems Engineering Manager
  

Systems Engineer experience:

Essentials:

• HNC / Degree Level in either Electronic Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• P&ID Drawings
• PLC &SCADA based software packages

• Controls, Automation, Electrical and Electronics System Integration
• Structured programming languages
• Ability to work well within a team whilst at the same time demonstrating initiative and the ability to work without supervision
• Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirables:

• Competent in computer technology and Ethernet networks
• CAD software, preferably Visio and E–Plan Electric P8
• Industrial communication protocols e.g. Modbus, Canbus & Profibus
• PLC programming using IEC (phone number removed) programming languages
• Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Wago PLCs
• Marine ship systems including automation, power, propulsion, navigation, and communications

Right to work/SC Clearance

You must also have the right to live & work in the UK, be available to travel when necessary and have a minimum of 3 years UK residence for SC clearance

This is an exciting contract position where you'll be able to work on a variety of stimulating projects, for interesting applications in the real–world. If you're looking for the next step, please get in touch with an updated CV right away.