Senior Design Engineer - Automation

Technique Recruitment Solutions are proud to be working alongside a Norfolk-based specialist systems integrator supplying industrial control and safety solutions to its thriving business portfolio. Our customer operates across the energy, utilities and advanced engineering sectors with a mixture of operator, tier 1 and tier 2 clients based in the UK and abroad. Services include engineering, design and consultancy, with the added benefit of offering full, turn-key packaged solutions with in-house system manufacturing and software development capabilities for a comprehensive range of control applications.  A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to join their expanding team.  Key Responsibilities include: Designing control systems and electrical assemblies. Producing, managing, and maintaining reliable software for PLC, HMI and other devices. Creating clear and accurate technical documentation (including schematics, assembly drawings,BOMs and wiring diagrams) necessary for the specification, manufacture, assembly, testing and support of electrical package and software throughout product lifecycle. Designing and conducting practical functional tests, reliability tests and user trials. Ensuring electrical and controls compliance in international markets. Investigating change requests using a thorough and methodical approach. Continuous improvement of reliability and durability to support best in class warranty. Development of control systems designs including hardware and software solutions using PLC and SCADA systems and embedded systems as appropriate that will include: Detailed hardware and software designs Liaison with vendors and suppliers Preparation of agreed project documentation  Attendance at clients sites for customer support Day to day interaction with clients representatives to develop designs Project engineering including commercial awareness of project costs Person Specification:  PC literate with experience of Word, Excel and databases HNC/HND/Degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline  High level knowledge of writing PLC’s programs using Ladder Logic, FBD or Structured Text  Knowledge of electrical/machine legislation, British Standards, European and international standards is desirable. Familiar with design for assembly and design for serviceability. Ability to travel to clients sites as necessary