Lead Control Systems Engineer

Job Title: Lead Control Systems Engineer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Contract Type: Full time / Perm

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to be based at their site in Newcastle Upon Tyne on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company who are dedicated to sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of its operations and products.

Culture and Company

Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.

The Role – Lead Control Systems Engineer

The successful Lead Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Engineering projects.

Other responsibilities include:

• Take ownership and provide technical leadership of a team of Engineers in the successful delivery of projects, within the specified time, budget, to the specification and the required quality standards.

• Leading the day-to-day Engineering tasks/deliverables of the Engineering team as the design authority, this could be associated with sales or project work.

• Carry out concept and detail design of control systems. Produce supporting calculations, models, drawings, specifications and BOMs as required.

• Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control requirements to ensure that the project is designed to perform as required.

About You – Lead Control Systems Engineer

As Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will have experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with in depth knowledge and experience in design manufacture of some or all of the following: Trenchers, Cable/Pipe lay, LARS and bespoke Onshore and Offshore equipment.

Other requirements include:

• Thorough knowledge of control theory, design of control systems and selection of components in the onshore, offshore and subsea sectors.

• Ability to produce high quality work even while under pressure

• Engineering design and development experience, demonstrated over 8 years + in a relevant environment.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject.

• Due to the nature of the role, frequent travel will be involved.

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