Control systems software engineers

DMW Recruitment are looking on behalf of our client, for experienced, practical Control Systems Software Engineers to join the expanding marine and offshore renewables systems engineering department, based in Teesside. My client specialise in automation and electrical power for the marine, renewables and offshore industries. The successful candidates are likely to have designed marine and offshore/subsea equipment (or have an ambition to do so) and carried out extensive hands-on commissioning of systems including handover to Client. You will be responsible for leading projects and taking designs from concept to reality, and will be familiar with producing specifications, designs and calculations from scratch including PLC and SCADA software design for control of power generation distribution systems, variable speed drive systems and control, monitoring and datalogging systems. The Role The role will include, but not be limited to the following activities: * Preparing project documentation including basis of design, detailed functional design specification, FAT, SIT and SAT procedures. * Creating design concepts and producing detailed designs from them including (but not limited to) full lifecycle software design, I/O lists, alarms lists, design reports, cause effect matrices FMECA. * Liaising with Purchasing for equipment procurement, preparing RFQs and technical procurement specifications. * Liaising with Production, resolving design documentation issues and assisting with creation of as built documentation. * Start up, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, and where necessary site commissioning, site integration and site acceptance testing. * Production of final project close out documentation package including drawing updates, O M manuals, spare parts lists. * After sales service support. With the international nature of our work, you will be expected to travel for short durations both in the UK and worldwide to support commissioning, site integration, site acceptance and after sales service activities. Skills Experience The successful candidate is likely to be degree qualified. Highly proficient with Siemens TIA Portal and other platforms such as B R Automation Studio Extensive experience working with variable speed drives, switchgear and instrumentation systems. You will be responsible for taking designs from concept to reality, and will be familiar with producing specifications, designs and reports from scratch encompassing PLC/SCADA, power generation distribution and variable speed drive systems. * Electrical Design experience would also be a distinct advantage. * Experience in Microsoft Office Suite * Confident communication skills - written and verbal. * Numerate with good attention to detail. * Strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team. Qualification requirements: Degree qualified in Marine / Instrumentation Controls Engineering / Electrical related discipline. Benefits Benefits for this role include a competitive starting salary accompanied by an attractive package including. 40 Hours Standard Working Hours - 8.00am ndash; 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with opportunity for overtime) Workplace Pension with 4% employers rsquo; contribution Annual Holiday Entitlement of 25 days plus Public Holidays ndash; Rising with service. Training Development Opportunities