Senior controls engineer

Our client, a market leader for automated manufacturing solutions is looking to recruit a Senior Controls Engineer to join their team in Liverpool. Reporting to the Engineering Leader, you will be lead representation of the controls teams activities according to the project schedule across a diverse range of industries, driving high standards for the company and its clients. Liaising with project teams, assembly/installation teams and hardware designers to deliver, professional, high quality, cost efficient and right first-time automation systems. Duties Responsibilities: * Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customer rsquo;s and regulatory requirements to ensure designs are perfectly aligned to project requirement. * Consult and support the Engineering Leader with project change control for Controls aspects. * Approver of FDS/HDS/SDS documentation (GAMP5) through accurate interpretation of the RFQ / URS and internal customer specifications. * Support controls designs team in technical feasibility and alignment to Project topology and gateway success. * Approver of designs in programmable systems, PLC, HMI rsquo;s, Robots, Safety System, Drive System, Vision Systems, SCADA in line with Form 26 design specification including relevant regulatory requirement and application of risk assessment. * Plan resource requirements with Project Manager and Engineering Leader, develop bespoke Controls Systems milestones in order for Engineering Leader to maintain the design status report of project. * Co-write Controls RFQ rsquo;s plus technical levelling, Commissioning plan and FAT Specification with Engineering Leader and write bespoke elements of the Automation Summary tracker. * Actively promote and lead Industry 4.0 technologies and practices to support the company rsquo;s digital strategy and its showcase offerings. Experience: * Minimum of 5+ years experience working for machine developers with increasing skill, knowledge, and responsibility level. * 2+ years of experience in leading teams of engineers in multiple projects * Good knowledge of a wide range of controls systems and technologies with an excellent understanding of the leading manufacturer rsquo;s systems, Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, ABB, Cognex etc. * Experienced within the manufacturing and assembly of automation processes and possess an engineering background in automation. Benefits: * GBP55-GBP60k * Car allowance * Increased pension contributions * Hybrid working * Death in service * 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)