Senior Controls Engineer

We offer : About Dematic :

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Tasks and Qualifications :

Key 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

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 cultureTo 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 subcontractorsDesign, 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 solutionsTo 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 userTo maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers by providing a high quality service

To liaise with project sales and project engineers during the project sales phase

To liaise with project managers, customers and sub-contractors during order execution phase

Where necessary, develop bespoke and new standard solutions to suit specific projects and new markets

To innovate wherever possible to improve our delivered product to the end customer (e.g. reduced price, reduced time-scale, improved functionality)

To provide technical backup to the service team as required, including bug fixes, enhancements and modifications

To maintain and improve upon personal skills related to the position, through experience and training

To comply with the company policies as defined within the Document Management System

Other duties as required by the business

Qualifications & Experience :

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.

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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