About this role
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.