Senior Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago


Filton, United Kingdom Talentbloc Full time

**Job description**

**Senior Controls Engineer**
Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RP
£45,000 - £50 000 DOE
Monday to Friday
Full Time Position

**Perks**: 28 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas | Laptop | 6% Company Pension Contribution | Career Progression | Regular Social Events | Free Parking

Are you a self-motivated Senior Controls Engineer with in-depth knowledge of PLC & HMI looking for an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering engineering firm?

Our client, grown out of academic foundations at the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol, is a ground-breaking clean-tech start-up aiming to turn carbon fibre into the green material of the future by developing a novel composite materialrecycling technology to full industrial scale.

They are in search of an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join their team and help them solve key problems in the high-tech manufacturing industry related to cost, productivity, and sustainability of carbon fibre composites.

If you are passionate about our world and looking to join a forward-thinking company and want to be part of the development of a revolutionary technology, this is the job for you

**Key duties of a Senior Controls Engineer**:

- Develop PLC, HMI, and motion control software (Siemens + other proprietary software).
- Responsible for all aspects of control systems design, from design of wiring schematics to commissioning, testing and final delivery.
- Design, commission, and test electrical and software control systems, develop own testing regimes and schedules.
- Emphasis on functional safety is essential, assess system designs against Performance Levels (PL) and Safety Integration Level (SIL) requirements and design control systems to meet relevant certification requirements.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve automation failures.
- Develop and maintain process documentation such as manuals, user guides, testing schedules, written procedures and SOPs.
- Assist the engineering team with R&D activities.

**To be considered for this position, you’ll need**:

- A relevant BSc/BEng degree or above in science or engineering.
- A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in controls engineering, exposure to a material handling, production, or processing environment would be bonus.
- Proven knowledge of Industrial Controls principles
- Relevant programming experience in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Motion Controller programming
- Knowledge of electrical automation components and control system’s wiring is essential.
- Familiarity with applicable Engineering Standards, SOPs, H&S regulations, and CE/UKCE marking process.
- Previous experience working with CAD packages (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, or similar) essential.



  • Filton, United Kingdom Free-Work UK Full time

    A leading technology firm in Filton is seeking a Senior Support Engineer to support configuration control tasks within the US CMC product configuration team. You will ensure compliance with engineering standards, manage stakeholder relationships, and support the development of estimates for project deliverables. The role offers hybrid working arrangements...

  • Senior Engineer

    5 days ago


    Filton, United Kingdom Free-Work UK Full time

    Senior Support Engineer - Configuration Control Location: Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £42,215 + depending on experience What You'll Be Doing Working as part of US CMC (Common missile Compartment) datum pack/product config team to...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Free-Work UK Full time

    Join to apply for the Engineer - Support Engineering (Configuration Control) role at Free-Work UK Base pay range Job Title: Support Engineer - Configuration Control Location: Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £38,000 + depending on...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Cirrus Selection Limited Full time

    Hours:37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Algorithm Engineer with knowledge of Guidance & Control Algorithms to join an ambitious, highly regarded, scientific engineering / manufacturing business that are in a position of sustained growth.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Cirrus Selection Limited Full time £65,000

    Hours:37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Algorithm Engineer with knowledge of Guidance & Control Algorithms to join an ambitious, highly regarded, scientific engineering / manufacturing business that are in a position of sustained growth.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Cirrus Selection Limited Full time

    Hours:37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Algorithm Engineer with knowledge of Guidance & Control Algorithms to join an ambitious, highly regarded, scientific engineering / manufacturing business that are in a position of sustained growth.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Cirrus Selection Limited Full time

    Hours:37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Algorithm Engineer with knowledge of Guidance & Control Algorithms to join an ambitious, highly regarded, scientific engineering / manufacturing business that are in a position of sustained growth.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in...


  • Filton, United Kingdom Cirrus Selection Limited Full time £65,000

    Hours:37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Algorithm Engineer with knowledge of Guidance & Control Algorithms to join an ambitious, highly regarded, scientific engineering / manufacturing business that are in a position of sustained growth.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in...


  • Filton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement, research and strategy steering, without line management duties. Salary : Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic...


  • Filton, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

    The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team.To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement,...