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Senior Controls Engineer
full-timeUnited Kingdom

Summary

Location

United Kingdom

Type

full-time

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Job Requirements

The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.

 

  • Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems
  • Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations
  • Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and  PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems
  • Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deployment
  • Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements
  • Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers
  • Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs 
  • Subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledge                                                                                                                             
  • Lead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation


Work Experience

Essential

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering

 

 

Essential

  • 10+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslog’s standard programming platforms
  • Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software
  • Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL
  • Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects
  • Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices

Desirable

  • Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5
  • Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal
  • Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka


Other facts

Tech stack
Controls Engineering,PLC Programming,HMI Systems,VFD Systems,Automation Systems,Project Management,Siemens Step 7,TIA Portal,Rockwell Programming,Industrial Ethernet,Field Buses,Swisslog Technologies,Application Engineering,Code Development,Team Leadership,System Documentation

About Quest Global

We are Quest Global. We’re in the business of engineering, but what we’re really building is a brighter future. It’s not just what we do, but why we do it that makes us different. We believe engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow. For more than 25 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, we live and work in 18 countries, with 93 global delivery centers and offices, driven by 21,000+ extraordinary employees who make the impossible possible every day.

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

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Industry: Engineering Services

What you'll do

  • The Senior Controls Engineer oversees multiple controls projects, ensuring that project teams apply the correct engineering principles. They provide support for both remote and onsite high-level automation systems and lead project teams through successful implementations.

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