Lead Controls Engineer - Telford, Shropshire

Lead Controls Engineer

£negotiable DOE

Telford

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MDE are seeking a skilled Lead Industrial Controls Engineer for the delivery of engineering activities contributing to successful project outcomes. This is a strategic position within the business and you will be pivital in the future success and acomplishments of future projects. You will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and Innovation

Job Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle
• Supervision and motivation of teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
• Mentoring of graduate engineers, trainees and apprentices
• Collaboration with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
• Participation in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• 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
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software /
• Configuration deliverables for e.g PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
• Ownership of the Technical Construction File
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required

• Apprenticeship / Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• Minimum 7 years in a similar role with team leading / management experience
• Excellent understanding of control system design and implementation principles across both hardware and software.

Personal Qualities

• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Good problem solver
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical plan
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

For applicants who require sponsorship, this can be accomodated. Those wishing to relocate for this role within the UK can also be supported aswell.