Senior Controls Engineer

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 Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer 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.