Edwards Vacuum
Senior Controls Engineer - Sustaining
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As a Senior Controls Engineer - Sustaining, reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, you will employ best practice in the writing of control and visualization software for products developed by the Clevedon PC. The engineer is actively engaged in the improvement of software development processes and techniques.
You will
- Take responsibility for the preparation of software specifications
- Work safely following agreed test procedures and risk assessments
- Contribute to the preparation of test documents and advise on appropriate test methodologies
- Plan own short-term actions and report on progress
- Contribute software plans in the overall project planning process, prioritize own work. Monitor progress and anticipate obstacles and delays
- Contribute to the development and continual improvement of controls engineering processes
- Investigate quality issues
- Create supporting documentation for software release and installation
- Provide technical content for manuals, build notes, and service instructions. Review content produced by others
- Support colleagues by sharing own knowledge
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To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- HND (or equivalent) or degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably in a controls or software discipline (Essential)
- Minimum of 5 years working in controls and software within relevant industries (Essential)
- HMI programming using VB.net or other high-level languages (Essential)
- Compiling software (Essential)
- Communications protocols – Modbus, EdCentra XML (Essential)
- Creation of technical documentation (Essential)
- Administration of software configuration control tools, version numbering, release process, and archiving (Essential)
- Safety and design review methods, e.g., HAZOP, FMEA (Essential)
- Industry standards – e.g., SEMI S2, S8 (Desirable)
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
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Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems, and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass, and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture, and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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