Controls Software Engineer

Description:

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit for a Controls Software Engineer for a leading engineering company in Teeside.

The main purpose of the role is to provide Software engineering design and support functions to the business for a variety of Offshore/ Subsea and marine projects. Candidates will also be required to carry out hand on commissioning of systems including handover to clients.

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified to Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant Software / Controls/ Marine / Electrical Engineering discipline with exposure to programming of PLCs, HMI’s and SCADA software. Candidates will have experience with development of Siemens TIA Portal PLCs..

Hours – Monday – Friday 8AM – 4.30PM

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparing project documentation including basis of design, detailed functional design specification, FAT, SIT and SAT procedures.

* Programming PLCs/HMIs/SCADA for a variety of marine applications (Ballast Systems, Alarm Systems, Propulsion Systems, Energy Storage Systems etc.)

* Creating design concepts and producing detailed designs from them including (but not limited to) full lifecycle software design, I/O lists, alarms lists, design reports, cause & effect matrices & FMECA.

* Liaising with Purchasing for equipment procurement, preparing RFQs and technical procurement specifications.

* Liaising with Production, resolving design documentation issues and assisting with creation of as built documentation.

* Start up, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, and where necessary site commissioning, site integration and site acceptance testing.

* Production of final project close out documentation package including drawing updates, O&M manuals, spare parts lists.

* After sales service support.

* With the international nature of our work, you will be expected to travel for short durations both in the UK and worldwide to support commissioning, site integration, site acceptance and after sales service activities.

Technical Competency - desirables

* Highly proficient with Siemens TIA Portal and other platforms such as B&R Automation Studio.

* Familiar with various communication protocols such as MODBUS TCP/RTU, ASCII, PROFINET, CANBUS, OPC UA.

* Extensive experience working with variable speed drives, switchgear and instrumentation systems.

* You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to reality, and will be familiar with producing specifications, designs and reports from scratch encompassing PLC/SCADA, power generation & distribution and variable speed drive systems.

* Electrical Design experience would be a distinct advantage.

* Experience with Hydraulic Systems would also be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Marine / Instrumentation & Controls Engineering / Electrical related discipline..

* Skilled in PLC Programming - Siemens TIA Portal

* Experienced programming of HMI/ SCADA systems

* Clear technical writing and good record keeping.

* Hold UK Passport and be willing to travel as needed to support clients ..

Note: This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency