Controls Engineer MU

KION Group

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Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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Employment type: Full-time · Published 127 days ago

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Description (EN)

The Controls Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and support of controls systems for material handling and automation projects, working both on-site and remotely.

We offer:

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

General Responsibilities:

To develop, implement and support hardware/software solutions for Modernisation and Upgrade projects
To provide a complete controls design solution for a material handling project including electrical design, software design and commissioning – whilst ensuring the solution meets the requirements of the project and is carried out within cost and time scale constraints
To maintain Dematic’s 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
Recommending spare parts
To ensure a consistent approach across projects for electrical design, software design and commissioning activities
To take responsibility for controlling budgets and time constraints on projects
To hold controls design reviews
To assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and standards, promoting a continuous improvement culture
Electrical Design:
To 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
Design and production of electrical layout and schematic drawings using appropriate CAD tools
Procurement of electrical equipment including control panels and field devices
Liaising with suppliers on technical matters
Produce ITT’s and liaise with electrical installation supervisors and subcontractors

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational background in Electrical/Controls Engineering as a minimum
Desirable: Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
Experience in a similar role
Good understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA development and commissioning software
Hands-on experience with electrical commissioning.
Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings
Good understanding of bus systems
Understanding of distributed control systems desirable not essential
Understanding of automated warehouse desirable not essential
Ability to travel to customer sites for up to 80% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
Full driver’s license to support the travel requirements of the role.
Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering

Special Conditions:

Role will require 80% travel to customer sites within the EMEA European region including travel to other Dematic offices or facilities across Europe in the undertaking of duties.

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