Lead Engineer - Drive System Specialist

The Client:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Engineer - Drive System Specialist tojoin our client working for a leading UK automation company.

The Lead Engineer will be accountable for the delivery of engineering activities contributing to successful project delivery.

The salary offered is up to £80k pa + car allowance + bonus and fantastic benefits and the option to work on a hybrid basis.

The role of the Lead Engineer - Drive System Specialist will include the following.

• Ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
• Supervision and motivation of teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards.
• Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
• Collaboration with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change.
• Participation in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing

What’s needed for me to be considered for Lead Engineer - Drive System Specialist role?

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
• Excellent understanding of electrical control systems
• Personal Qualities
• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Good problem solver
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Full JD available upon request

What next?

Apply today to be considered for this Lead Engineer opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the Lead Engineer opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements.

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