Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer
Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• The Automation Engineer will be responsible for every part of the project delivery lifecycle including:
• Requirement capture and detailed design of the automation system, ensuring it is maintainable, extensible, reliable, efficient and consistent with company standards. Integration of the software and hardware components into one application. Verification/validation of the system complete with hardware including with the power system under test.
• Liaise with the other teams and disciplines within the company and customers and suppliers at all levels to facilitate the design and produce requirements and other system documents.
• Provide maintenance, fault finding, diagnosis, repair, and upgrades/development as required.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning work to the company's quality procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance "are required for this role.
• Experience of implementing automation systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI creation and SCADA configuration.
• Proficient in a variety of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC-UA).