Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clevedon (Somerset) for a Senior Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join the world leader in developing and manufacturing exhaust management systems which help to reduce the greenhouse gases produced during the manufacturing of microchips.
Mission
Reporting to the Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Manager, the Senior ECI Engineer’s responsibility will span concept to customer commissioning and field trials, and through the application of best-practice engineering ensure on time delivery, within strategic operational budget and to specification.
With responsibility for implementing the engineering strategy, work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, team leaders, project managers, manufacturing, service, and customer representatives.
Main Responsibilities
Work at the core of our engineering and product development teams using engineering tools and methods to bring clarity from ambiguity and deliver products that meet Requirements, Standards, Directives, and are cost effective.
Work collaboratively with and effectively influence our engineering teams to ensure clarity of work packages, deliverables, and resolve ECI engineering issues through determining the best solution.
Be accountable for the technical elements of the product system and/or subsystem design, as assigned, identifying risks, control, and mitigation actions, escalating issues when necessary for higher-level resolution.
Ensure modularity and standardisation is incorporated to maximise reuse of our engineering effort.
Be accountable for safety and type testing of any system or subsystem you are responsible for, verifying and validating its compliance; reviewing and approving reports generated in this area, by the team.
Contributes ECI plans in the overall project planning process, prioritizes own work, and monitors progress, anticipating and mitigates against obstacles and delays.
Contributes to the development and continual improvement of controls engineering processes.
Provides technical content for manuals, build notes and service instructions. Reviews content produced by others
Performs tests and provides expert level support to factory and field issues
Experience & Skills
HND (or equivalent) or degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in an electrical, instrumentation, controls, or software discipline (Essential)
Minimum of 5 years working in controls and software within relevant industries (Essential)
Experience
Substantial level of experience of the practical application of best-practice product design, development in electrical controls and instrumentation in a relatable engineering industry (essential) including:
Essential - PLC programming – ladder logic, structured text, functions blocks, data structures; HMI programming using VB.net or other high-level languages, Compiling software, Communications protocols – Modbus, creation of technical documentation, administration of software configuration control tools, version numbering, release process and archiving, understanding of P&I Diagrams and electrical schematics, PID loops;
Desirable - wide knowledge of control, communications and software architectures, PLC hardware selection and configuration, set up of software development environments, simulation and test tools, troubleshooting using diagnostic tools, and tools for web development i.e. HTML5, JavaScript, ASP, etc.
Strong experience and understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry (essential) such as the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (desirable) incl. product safety and compliance to applicable standards (essential) i.e. Low Voltage Directive EN/UL61010, EN60204; EMC Directive EN(phone number removed); Functional safety – SIL ratings, EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511; Safety and design review methods, e.g., HAZOP, FMEA; Semiconductor industry standards – SEMI S2; Risk assessment – Semi S10, EN 12100
Skills
Must have influencing and negotiation skills at various organisational levels (essential)
Able to take ownership and control of a situation and bring people with them even though they may not be direct reports (essential)High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset, able to set the standard, and hold people accountable to deliver (essential)
Able to demonstrate best-practice and ‘teach’ by example, and transfer accumulated knowledge, from awareness-raising level to practical application (essential)
A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis, displaying clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning, able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. (essential)
Willing to look for / explore new solutions or methods, practical problem-solving skills (essential)
The awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly and communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally (essential).
The company offers a range of benefits such as:
Flexible working
25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary
Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
Cash health plan
Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events)
We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose. Our aim is to encourage more diversity in our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family-ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new parents, and a fertility policy.
We are proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organization dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young people in tech. Together, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators. You can read more about InnovateHer here
