Control System Designer

Overall purpose of role

Hardware design of electrical control systems. Involving three phase motor control and electro-hydraulic equipment.  Supporting the electronics department design team. Reporting to the Control Systems Manager and working as part of the design team you will be responsible for the design and integration of a range of electrical and electronic control and monitoring equipment, generally PLC or PC based.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide electrical control system hardware design to customer requirements by defined dates.
• To provide clear, accurate communication in all aspects relating to electrical system design.
• To constantly strive to improve electronics department team performance and technical understanding.
• Interpret design requirements.
• Specify suitable electrical control equipment and components.
• Produce test procedures and methods.
• Assist with system integration and test.
• Assist in hardware design of electrical control equipment.
• Design in house test equipment.
• Liaise at technical level with sub-contract suppliers of equipment.
• Prepare drawings and parts lists of control system designs.
• Assist with risk assessment of control system design.
• Assemble and test small electrical control panels, if and when required.
• Assist hydraulic engineers on service and other work at customer’s sites.
• Occasional overseas travel will be required.
• Manage workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Visit customer sites to support breakdowns and maintenance.
• Have knowledge of British standards and regulations for machine safety. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and qualifications

• Computer literate AutoCAD, Office.
• Electrical and Electronic system understanding
• Good interpersonal skills
• Capable of working in a busy environment
• PLC programming skills
• Able to solder components and connectors
• Full UK Driving License
• Understanding of AC single phase and 3 phase systems
• Closed loop control system understanding.