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Lead Engineer – Systems Integration – Electrical / Controls / Systems - Shropshire – Permanent – Hybrid Working - £70-75k + £6k car allowance + bonus + private health insurance

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Shropshire based systems integrator as they’re looking to bring in an electrically qualified Lead Engineer with a proven track record in delivering automation and controls projects working for a systems integrator.

The successful Lead Engineer will be working on a hybrid basis, 3 days a week in the office and will lead a range of controls & automation projects across heavy industry, marine applications, manufacturing, energy storage and distribution or metal processing plants.

Key aspects of the Lead Engineer role include -

* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related subject

* Deliver a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors ranging in size and complexity

* Lead Engineer will have a successful/proven track record of delivering projects for a systems integrator within automation, electrical engineering & controls

* Strong variable speed drives knowledge

* Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram etc.

* Full ownership of Functional Safety lifecycle

* Software design - including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for PLC / HMI / SCADA / robot / drives / BMS etc.

* Lead Engineer will supervise multi-disciplined engineering teams including mentoring, leading and coaching junior team members

* 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home

* Other benefits include EV charge points at the offices, social & wellbeing activity scheme, life insurance and an employee assistance programme

* The client has a fantastic reputation and is a very well-established organisation.

* This position is required because of a period of sustained growth. A genuine career path and a modern working environment are part of the offering as well as the £6k/year car allowance and bonus scheme.

* The company is growing and has a full order book.

The Lead Engineer position is commutable from the following places in and around the North West / Cheshire area including Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Stockport, Bolton, Heywood, Rochdale, Birkenhead, Widnes, Knutsford, Skelmersdale or Wigan.

If you would like to find out more, please send your CV for an immediate response

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