Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior)

Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior)(Automation/Machines)

Durham, £40,000-£50,000pa

Fast growing £50mil turnover business that is expanding requires a Controls & Automation Engineer who is able to supervisor and is ambitious to develop their career. We require a practical doer who can manged and guide more junior members of the team. This is a great opportunity to progress into a management role!

for a fast paced builder of Special purpose machinery. Supplying several well know companies in the north east, from Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Food to electronics. This expanding company seeks experienced Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior) to carry out site visits and communicate with the customer throughout the project to deliver to strict timescales. You will work on several projects and be well rewarded with a competitive package. We require determined, motivated and ambitious, able to cope in a highly demanding customer base.

£48,000 – £60,000 pa (experience related), Annual Bonus, pension scheme, 25 days holiday.

Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior)- purpose of the role;

Reporting to the Engineering Director the Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior) will oversee the day to day running of all aspects of the electrical design team. They will be responsible for the management of the design team resources including manpower and design tools. It will be the Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior) responsibility to ensure that staff are aware of the relevant design standards and that those standards are adhered to and maintained.

As well as the managerial responsibilities the Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior) will also be responsible for designing, programming and commissioning control systems for equipment, including full bespoke machinery, jigs, fixtures and tooling, for a diverse customer base. They will also be tasked with elements of project control including schedules and cost tracking.

Controls & Automation Engineer (Senior) – Roles & Responsibilities;

* They will supervise and control the resources of the electrical design office approx 4 staff.
* Ensure that designers receive all relevant information needed to progress with a design.
* Ensure all members of the design team receive the appropriate support and training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
* Oversee design team timekeeping and ensure timesheets are filed correctly and on time.
* Reporting design team performance and resource to management team.
* Oversee the technical content of all design projects.
* Carry out design reviews to ensure quality solutions.
* Produce designs in accordance with the technical requirements of a project.
* Produce detailed electrical design drawings.
* Design of PLC programmes.
* Commissioning of machinery.
* Production of parts lists.
* Identification and selection of bought out items.
* Discuss the technical requirements of projects with customers.
* Project management including cost monitoring and timing plans.
* Ensure the design team are working to the latest Machinery Directives.
* Carry out and monitor risk assessments.
* Fault finding.
* On-site customer support.