Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

South West London

Control Systems Engineer required, in a Managerial capacity, by a highly reputable defence firm based in South West London. This is a hands-on technical and managerial role and would suit a senior Control Systems Engineer who has proven leadership skills and extensive experience of managing a team of fellow Engineers.

The successful Control Systems Engineer will be degree educated or equivalent, in a subject such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering, C&I Engineering, Systems Engineering. You will have a minimum of 10 years' experience a Control Systems environment, using PLC control systems design and programming.

Some of the main duties of the Control Systems Engineer will include:

Line Management

• responsible for ensuring that all Control Systems Software is carried out correctly, as per company processes and procedures across all our programs.
• Provide leadership for the team by coaching, mentoring, motivating and training to ensure that the team performs at its best.
• Be accountable for engagement activities for all the teams within role scope, working with key stakeholders on wider focus activities within the business.
• Work with the Defence Software Manager, Software Leads, Business and Technical leadership to develop workforce plans, covering resourcing, training & development.

Technical;

• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures.
• Specify, design and test solutions for PLC & SCADA control systems.
• Develop PLC & SCADA code from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code.
• Validate software designs through analysis and test.
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractors.
• Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals.
• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements.

What experience you need to be the successful Control Systems Engineer:

• Selection & Specification of COTS PLC & SCADA equipment.
• Design and integration of PLC & SCADA control systems.
• High Level Programming Language experience within SCADA environments.
• Software development Lifecycles, processes and procedures.
• Must be a confident people manager with demonstrable experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Control Systems Line Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

**Please note that only candidates who are British citizens and eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level will only be considered for this position.

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