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My client in Milton Keynes is currently in need of a Senior Control Systems Engineer.

Main Tasks of the Role:

· Interpret product and sub-system requirements into functional design specifications.

· Generate electrical and software architectures at both a product and sub-system level.

· Produce high-level design concepts to meet specified requirements.

· Generate electrical component specifications.

· Generate software specifications.

· Oversee the design and development of software.

· Sign off technical content.

· Support the commissioning of products, from initial debug to functionality verification.

· Work on projects ranging from sub-system concepts to proven production machines.

· Be the Control Systems representative in projects.

· Be responsible for the day-to-day activities of several Engineers.

· Support continuous improvement by being involved in the generation and updating of departmental design processes.

· Interface with other areas of the Engineering function to ensure the efficient integration of the control system into the wider product.

· Manage project work and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience:

· A strong academic background.

· A degree in a relevant field (candidates without a degree will be considered if they can demonstrate extensive and relevant industry experience).

· Experience in electrical system design and development for complex electro-mechanical systems.

· Experience in using design tools such as AutoCAD and CREO.

· Experience in leading or mentoring Engineers.

· Knowledge of PLC programming using CODESYS.

· Knowledge of Functional Safety.

· An appreciation of Engineering standards e.g. BS EN ISO 13849 or BS EN 62061.

· Experience in software development using MS Visual Studio (C, C#, C++) advantageous.

· Experience in 3D CAD advantageous.

· Chartered Engineer, or working towards Chartered status with a UK Professional Engineering Institution.

Working Hours

* Basic working hours will be 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday.

Benefits

* Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum

* 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays

* Staff discounts

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Referral Scheme

* Discounted gym memberships

* Free on-site parking

* Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).

* Free quarterly company lunches

* Free family events

* Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by the employee. Kids membership included for free)

* 5% contributory pension

* Life insurance scheme

* Workwear (including safety shoes and PPE)

* On-site canteen

* On-site changing rooms and showers

The salary for the job is £40,000 - £53,000/annum with a generous holiday/pension package.

Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.

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