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Job title

Controls Engineer

Ref no. BHN548721
Location Southampton, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Closed

Job summary

Controls Engineer

Permanent

Southampton

Up to £45,000 per annum

Key skills required for this role

Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider, Controls Engineer, Automation, HMI, PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning

Important

Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider, Controls Engineer, Automation, HMI, PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning

Job description

Role Overview

Projects to major UK clients in the Water, Industrial Automation or Process sectors.

We are looking for experienced Engineers to join our large team of controls & automation engineers in our Southampton office.


What will your day look like?

You will be working on control system projects on your own or as part of a team of engineers to meet an agreed programme of works.

During the design and software development stages, you will work in our office or work from home (hybrid working) on the development of Functional Design Specification and PLC, HMI, SCADA software until the bench testing is completed. Integrated testing with the control panel will be in our manufacturing facility in Warrington where you could be engaging with both SI and LV engineering delivery teams and client stakeholder to complete the FAT. Commissioning will be based on our client sites where the SAT will be completed.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Interpreting User Requirement Specification packages and reverse engineering of exiting control system software
  • Production of functional design specifications, configuration of PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning.
  • Coordination and development of junior staff as required
  • Monitor/plan projects to ensure completed to time and budget
  • Act as Engineering Coordinator on small projects when required, coordinating disciplines within overall Technology division.
  • Ensure Engineering and Design activities meets all national and international standards, clients requirements and 'best' engineering practice

Special Features

  • Should have a minimum of 3 years systems engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of safe working practices with regards to work on or near electrical equipment.

Skills and Knowledge

  • PLC software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider.
  • Experience with multiple communication protocols; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP and PA, Modbus TCP/IP (preferable)
  • Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

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