To perform all controls design activities for delivery of a Dematic customer project from project launch to handover on site
To perform the role of lead engineer for the controls portion of a Dematic customer project including leading a team of controls engineers through the controls tasks on the project if required
To maintain Dematics image as a top quality professional company by adopting an honest professional and attentive approach
To understand the constraints of working on live sites and provide solutions that minimise the disruptions to client operations whilst working within the project scope
To provide support attend to system faults and perform investigation and fault rectification where necessary
To provide 24 hour x 7 day x 52 week emergency remote support cover as part of a pre-arranged rota
To perform site supervisory duties on projects when required
To support the sales team with controls costings and design concepts
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To be the lead engineer on projects
To mentor and support other engineers on projects
To support the Engineering Manager - Enhancements with project delivery
To co-ordinate and ensure consistent approach across projects for electrical design software design and commissioning activities
To take responsibility for controls budgets and time constraints on projects
To produce programmes including design manufacturing and site activities
To hold controls design reviews for relevant projects
To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards promoting a continuous improvement cultureTo interpret design input information to produce control system designs
Production of all associated documentation including but not limited to design calculations design / safety specifications operation and maintenance manuals
Procurement of electrical equipment including control panels and field devices
Liaising with suppliers on technical matters
Produce ITTs and liaise with electrical installation supervisors and subcontractorsDesign production and test of control software for material handling systems
Production of PLC software including safety compliant code
To follow the Version Control process
Production of all associated documentation including but not limited to Functional Design Specifications test specifications and commissioning checklists
To produce databases to facilitate the development of a visualisation system
To carry out factory acceptance testing of PLC software prior to site delivery
Emulation testing / virtual commissioning of completed PLC software prior to commencing on site
To assist in development of standard blocks and solutionsTo produce required health and safety documentation including but not limited to method statements and risk assessments
To commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system integration commissioning activities
To provide control system training for the end userTo maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers by providing a high quality service
To liaise with project sales and project engineers during the project sales phase
To liaise with project managers customers and sub-contractors during order execution phase
Where necessary develop bespoke and new standard solutions to suit specific projects and new markets
To innovate wherever possible to improve our delivered product to the end customer (e.g. reduced price reduced time-scale improved functionality)
To provide technical backup to the service team as required including bug fixes enhancements and modifications
To maintain and improve upon personal skills related to the position through experience and training
To comply with the company policies as defined within the Document Management System
Other duties as required by the business
Senior Controls Engineer
