Controls Engineer

Trainee / Intermediate Controls Engineer
Permanent Position
£25,000 to £35,000
Objective
To create or modify Control and Automation systems to meet customer specifications and deadlines.
To write, test, install, commission and document software and specify and integrate associated hardware.
Accountable to Systems Director
Senior Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Responsible for Self and supporting other Engineers with your technical skills.
Key tasks
Project Work
Produce the following documentation as required, following Company Standards, and maintain it over the life cycle of the project:
Functional Design Specifications
System Design Specifications
Test Schedules and Documentation
Commissioning Documentation
Training Materials
O&M Manuals
Check colleague's documentation as required.
Write control system software, using appropriate tools and following Company Standards, to meet the agreed specification(s) for any or all of the following:
Programmable Logic Controllers
Human Machine Interfaces
SCADA Systems
MIS/MES
Thoroughly test the software and solve any problems. Keep records of changes to software. The testing stages are:
Internal testing
Factory Acceptance Tests
Site Acceptance Tests
Commission hardware and software on site with assistance where necessary
Provide continuing support and trouble-shoot any problems
Meet with Customers to understand their project/site, identify their requirements
Promote the Company externally
Any other activities
General
Provide a quality, friendly and professional service to all of our Customers.
Follow any Company Standards or Procedures which cover the scope of your work. This includes any Standards or Procedures imposed on Customer sites especially with regard to Health & Safety e.g. Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations.
Plan and prioritise your own work in order to meet project deadlines.
Keep clear and accurate records of your working hours, holidays, sick leave etc.
business expenses
business mileage
Keep up to date with the latest technology and be prepared to learn new technical skills and products for Continuing Professional Development. Attend conferences. Optionally join an appropriate Professional Body. Share your technical expertise with other employees and coach them as appropriate.
Comply with any legislation affecting your work e.g. Health & Safety and attend relevant training courses as required.
Ensure that all project files are backed up regularly (ideally daily) on to the Company server.
Core skills
Current Full Driving Licence
Team worker, capable of maintaining excellent customer relations
For more information please contact Kieran Duggan at Matchetch on or apply now to submit your CV