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Lead Automation Engineer
Location: Nailsea
Contract Duration: 12 months
About the Role
As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the execution of software projects within the subsea control and production systems department.
- Developing and maintaining PLC and SCADA applications, including:
- Creating functions from scratch
- Troubleshooting
- Source control
- Ensuring code quality through best practices
- Reporting project progress and resource status regularly, with technical input to and review of project plans, as required.
- Collaborating with the global team to ensure unit engineering aligns with contract specifications and local regulatory requirements.
- Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables, including:
- System Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Software Requirements Specifications
- Software Design Documents
- System test procedures
- Preparing and reviewing:
- Project Requirements and Design Specifications
- Software Products Requirements, Design, and Interface Specifications
- Test Requirements for specific software applications/units, adhering to defined Codes of Practice.
- Reviewing solutions to promote cross-project standardisation and engineering resource optimisation.
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Requirements
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To excel in this role, you must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science-based discipline, or have equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Have over 5 years of automation experience, with a specific focus on:
- PLC development
- HMI/SCADA technologies (ideally experience with Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA)
- Deep expertise in industrial protocols, such as:
- Modbus TCP
- CAN
- Ethernet UDP
- OPC UA
- Knowledge of object-oriented design methodology.
- Strong understanding of software methodologies and development processes, with an ability to drive process improvements and uphold quality.
- Experience using analytical tools to enhance product/offering development.
- Prioritised experience delivering small-scale projects.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including:
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge sharing capabilities
- Willingness to travel to and work at assigned sites as required by the company.
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Skills
PLC
SCADA
Twincat Soft PLC
Ignition SCADA
Modbus TCP
CAN
Ethernet UPD
OPC UA
Object-Oriented Design
Software Methodologies
Analytical Tools
Project Management
Communication Skills
Report Writing
Presentation Skills
Knowledge Sharing
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