Description
My Essex based engineering company urgently requires a System Engineer on a 4 month contract with the possibility of an extension.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Systems Engineer is responsible for specifying and designing systems, and taking responsibility for the engineering component of these systems, through to testing, commissioning and customer handover.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assume technical lead for projects in addition to supporting other Systems, and Lead Project Engineers on all other company projects.
Produce Functional Design Specifications from customer specifications
Produce block diagrams, system schematics, bill of materials and cable schedules
Program PLC, HMI & Scada Systems
Produce technical documentation, including manuals and test procedures
Assist with internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests
Travel worldwide to commission systems on board all types of vessels
Conduct Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials through to customer handover
Attend meetings with customers and other departments on and off site
Assist with the development and assessment of new products
Follow schedules and tasks assigned by the Systems Engineering Manager
Minimum Educational Requirements
HNC/Degree Level in either Electronic Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, ideally with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant control and automation industry
Essential Skills & Experience
More than 2 years' experience, knowledge and understanding in PLC and Scada based software packages and environment
Experience with Controls, Automation, Electrical and Electronics System Integration
Familiarity with P&ID drawings
Experience of structured programming languages
Ability to work well within a team whilst at the same time demonstrating initiative and the ability to work without supervision.
Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities.
Prepared to work on site aboard a variety of marine vessels afloat and in shipyards.
Available for worldwide travel.
The working week is 37.5 hours. Flexitime is applicable around core working hours 9-4 Mon to Thu, 9 -3 Fri.
If you're interested in this vacancy please email me your updated CV, minimum required hourly rate and you're availability to interview/start.