Senior Control Systems Engineer
- Recruiter
- Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
- Location
-
Inverkeithing
FifeUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Pension, 33 days holiday
- Posted
- 25 May 2023
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2023
- Job Title
- IT Director
- Category
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Control Systems Engineer
50,000– 65,000 DoE
Fife – Flexible working available
Introduction
Astute are working with a lifting and height safety solutions provider for the offshore wind energy sector, they are looking to grow the engineering team with a Control System Engineer who can lead the development of control systems for the innovative solutions they provide. The successful candidate will work on new and existing product developments with an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full product life cycle.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Control Systems Engineer you will be responsible for.
- Researching and developing new features and concepts for a range of offshore hoists.
- Design of control systems and implementation, including overall concept development.
- Engaging with suppliers both existing and new for components.
- Development, testing and Verification of related safety software including PLC, Omron, and HMI or similar.
- Use industry knowledge to find cost reducing ways to source alternative components or be redesign.
- Leading and or supporting on the testing and commissioning of systems.
- OT security solution design and implementation.
- Technical report writing.
- Documentation authoring and software review.
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline to BSc level or above.
- Experience with Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
- Membership of a relevant professional association e.g., TUV (not essential)
- A proven background in a similar highly technical role for at least 5 years.
- Knowledge of the offshore wind industry would be an advantage.
- Good understanding of SDS
- Networking knowledge of ProfiNET, Modbus, TCP, SNMP etc.
- Strong electrical diagram reading skills.
- Understanding of fail–safe control system design and functional safety requirements under ISO 13849
- Ability to juggle workloads and prioritise tasks.
- Able to travel within the UK and abroad as per the needs of the business.
- RTW in the UK and clean driving license essential.
Salary & Package
What's on offer for this exciting role:
- Salary of 50,000 – 60,000 depending on experience
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Pension scheme and life assurance cover
- Great company culture with flexible working.
How to apply?
Apply to this vacancy here or send a copy of your up–to–date CV and covering letter to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Melanie Noble who can tell you more.
INDREN
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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