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Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Control Systems Engineers of all levels to be based in Cumbria. The role offers flexible, hybrid working and the opportunity to work on a variety of fantastic nuclear projects in the UK.

Responsibilities:

Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers.
Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas
Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols
Develop a thorough understanding of operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards
Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers
Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites
Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers
Knowledge

Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team
Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams.
Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings
Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies
Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures
Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown.
Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages
Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree or similar qualification
Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle
Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes
Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives
Skills and Abilities

Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks
Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites.
Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution.
Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills
Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations.
Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence
Why We're Different:
Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.
Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!
We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:
As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities