Senior Controls Engineer

General Description

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Pay Range/details: £60,00 – £65,000

Contract Type: Permanent

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our clients growing team over in the Wolverhampton area

Key Responsibilities – Senior Controls Engineer

• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective control solutions
• Produce electrical and controls concept designs including Functional Design Specifications, Safety Requirements Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Network Topologies, Device Layouts, Cause & Effect Matrices and Safety Block Diagrams
• Hand over designs to the Hardware Design team and review outputs for accuracy and compliance
• Create software designs including Software Design Specifications and deliver software/configuration for PLC, HMI, SCADA, robots, drives and related systems
• Maintain the Technical Construction File throughout the project lifecycle
• Support and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing
• Lead or support commissioning activities and Site Acceptance Testing · Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, client specifications and internal standards
• Achieve project milestones and contribute to on-time delivery Promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team
• Mentor and develop less-experienced engineers
• Undertake other duties as required to support project success

Qualifications & Requirements – Senior Controls Engineer

• Level 6 Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar controls engineering role
• Very good understanding of electrical control systems, including design and implementation
• Strong ability to work both as a team player and independently on own initiative Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Confident, proactive and organised approach to tasks
• Adaptable to different situations and project demands
• Effective problem-solving skills with a hands-on attitude
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to delivering quality work

What we can offer – Senior Controls Engineer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday xwzovoh plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical plan
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working options
• Programme of personal development and training
• Car allowance
• Free car parking with EV charge points on-site
• Social and wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on or send a copy of your CV to

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