MU Controls Engineer
23 hours ago
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Tasks and Qualifications:General Responsibilities:
To develop, implement and support hardware/software solutions for Modernisation and Upgrade projects
To provide a complete controls design solution for a material handling project including electrical design, software design and commissioning – whilst ensuring the solution meets the requirements of the project and is carried out within cost and time scale constraints
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 ensure a consistent approach across projects for electrical design, software design and commissioning activities
To take responsibility for controlling budgets and time constraints on projects
To hold controls design reviews
To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards, promoting a continuous improvement culture
Electrical Design:
To 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
Design and production of electrical layout and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools
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 subcontractors
Software Design:
Design, 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 solutions
Commissioning:
To produce required health and safety documentation including, but not limited to method statements and risk assessments
To commission control systems on site and to provide support to system integration commissioning activities
To provide control system training for the end user
General Responsibilities:
To 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
Hands-on experience working in a similar role, including controls design and commissioning within an automation based industry, ideally within the automated warehouse industry
Previous use of CAD tools, (AutoCAD, EPLAN)
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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