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Outsource UK are recruiting a Lead Controls Engineer Outsource UK is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a controls engineering professional to take on a leadership role, guiding a team of engineers while driving the design, development, implementation, and support of advanced control systems.
Job Responsibility
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls Engineers, setting clear objectives and priorities
Drive the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems within wider projects
Ensure all control systems meet required performance standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements through robust testing and validation
Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for complex control system issues
Support and develop junior engineers through coaching and mentoring
Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide technical guidance and support
Stay current with emerging control systems technologies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Requirements
HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline
Strong PLC programming experience
HMI programming experience using VB.NET or other high-level programming languages
Experience producing technical documentation
Strong communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English
Previous experience within controls and software engineering in a relevant industrial environment
Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP and EtherCAT
Experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environments