Senior Controls Design Engineer

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Last month
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Key Responsibilities:

Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting\exceeding our safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.

Produce PLC software and/or visualisation systems.

Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.

Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.

Lead controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.

Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive

Produce of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.

Commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.

Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.

Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.Qualifications & Experience:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is desirable however those with a HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.

Ability to lead engineering activities autonomously on projects and provide support to other engineers in the team.

Experience in designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.

Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.

Advanced understanding of PLC development tools.

Proficient with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, Ethernet IP or similar.

Experience working with E-plan is desirable not essential.

Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.

Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards.

Good understanding of distributed control systems.

Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.

Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites both in the UK and across EMEA.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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