Control Systems Engineer

Salary: £38,400 – £54,000 per year

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer in Milton Keynes

Main tasks

• Interpret product and sub-system requirements into functional design specifications.
• Generate electrical and software architectures at both a product and sub-system level.
• Produce high-level design concepts to meet specified requirements.
• Generate electrical component specifications.
• Generate software specifications.
• Oversee the design and development of software.
• Sign off technical content.
• Support the commissioning of products, from initial debug to functionality verification.
• Represent the Control Systems team in projects ranging from New Product Development to Value Engineering.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of several Engineers.
• Support continuous improvement by being involved in the generation and updating of departmental design processes.
• Interface with other areas of the Engineering function to ensure the efficient integration of the control system into the wider product.
• Be able to work on projects ranging from sub-system concepts to proven production machines.
• Manage project work and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications and Experience

• A strong academic background. A degree in a relevant field (candidates without a degree will be considered if they can demonstrate extensive and relevant industry experience).
• in electrical system design and development for complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience in using design tools such as AutoCAD and CREO.
• Experience in leading or mentoring Engineers.
• Knowledge of PLC programming using CODESYS.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety.
• An appreciation of Engineering standards e.g. BS EN ISO 13849 or BS EN 62061.
• Experience in software development using MS Visual Studio (C, C#, C++) advantageous.
• Experience in 3D CAD advantageous.

Characteristics

• Methodical and systematic approach
• Able to work as part of a team or individually
• Pragmatic
• Good attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desire to learn and ability to consistently produce a high quality of work

Benefits:

Christmas bonus (on avg £500 per year, usually paid in December).

5% Contributory Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme (2 x Annual Salary)

Westfield health scheme (claim back money for optical and dental expenses, kids can be added at no extra cost).

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Westfield Rewards – store/restaurant discounts once a Westfield health member

Free parking on-site

Subsidised food and drinks

If this feels like you, please, we would love to hear from you!