Senior Control Systems Engineer

What Are We Looking For?

Through our continued success in the market, we are looking to recruit a Senior Control System Engineer to join the team working out of office in Glenrothes, Fife. You will work as part of our Engineering team, delivering solutions to a number of industries, whilst also mentoring other Engineers in the business.

You’ll be involved in the design of control software for various industries, utilising your PLC programming and SCADA knowledge to delivery solutions to clients whilst ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of quality.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

* Report directly to Control Manager and work closely with them to continually develop the DPS Group client base.

* Ensure all projects allocated are within a budget allocated, maintaining a commercial awareness whilst liaising with all stakeholders.

* Work closely with the project team and management to ensure the solution provided is of optimum cost whilst being technically acceptable and in accordance with the client specifications, current legislation and the companies offer.

* Provide Automation & Process Control System Development, Software and Hardware solutions. Providing testing, commissioning and documentation as required for all projects and tasks.

* Maintain a good understanding of the project requirements by planning and forecasting, react to any changes that may occur and manage multiple projects through their life cycle.

* Use appropriate systems and programmes, including E-Plan, AutoCAD, Sharepoint & other MS Packages as needed.

What Do You Need?

* Degree level education BSc or BEng in Engineering/Science or alternate qualification equivalent in Electrical, Control Systems Engineering

* Experience in Controls Systems Engineering

* Experienced in Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation and/or Schneider Electric latest Automation and Process Control Systems

* Advantageous if experienced with all aspects of automation and process control systems including drives, servo and AC drive/motors.

* Ideally experienced with DCS systems including PCS7 and PlantPAx

* Advantage if experience with simulation tools such as SIMIT

* Able to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines.

* Demonstrable experience in completion of full turnkey projects from design through to programming and commissioning.

* Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced with client-facing.

DPS – Who Are We?

We solve manufacturing challenges through the intelligent use of technology