Description
An experienced Project Engineer with a Control & Automation background is required for a contract position with a global manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems. As a Project Engineer/Control & Automation Engineer you will manage and design contracts within the client`s Systems Department and provide expert technical consultancy including the development of non-standard, bespoke technical solutions. Project you will be involved in will vary in value from a few thousand pounds to £1m and whilst there are no direct reports to this position you will provide expert technical consultancy and guidance to other technical departments including Technical Support, Service, Sales and R & D.Responsibilities:
. This is a hands-on, customer facing project engineering role with you being responsible for all project aspects including Project Management, design of electrical control cubicles/systems to customer requirements, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
. Design (hardware and software) in accordance with company and departmental procedures, specific standards (EN60204, EN13849, UL508A) and project timescales and budgets
. Develop non-standard technical solutions to complex customer control problems
. Build customer relationships with attention to customer requirements balanced against budgetary requirements and timescales
. Provide expert technical support to other areas/departments to help achieve company goals
. Liaise with other engineers to ensure projects are completed efficiently
. Work closely with the Systems and Customer Support Manager to improve the running and profitability of the department
. Have some responsibility for project related purchasing, finance and commissioning.
Skills & Experience required:
. Experience in the field of drive control systems and applications
. 400V 3 phase circuit and control cubicle design
. AC Variable speed drives and applications
. Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic/control engineering ideally with relevant professional qualification
. PLC Programming, specifically Allen Bradley/Siemens S7
. Fieldbus communications, including Profibus, Devicenet, CAN open etc.
. Project management, good personal time management skills
. Safety systems to EN13849 & EN904
. HMI/SCADA Software
. Electrical CAD eg AutoCAD, E Plan or similar
This opportunity is of critical importance to this client and the right candidate can be on-boarded very swiftly. A competitive hourly rate is on offer as a contractor but there is also the opportunity to take on this position as a full time permanent employee.