Sequentec Ltd
Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
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About us
We are a small engineering consultancy in Edinburgh, with a mix of electrical, controls & software engineers. We work on a variety of projects involving renewable energy devices and other green technology such as energy storage projects.
We design and build systems using industrial off-the-shelf equipment, including low voltage variable frequency drives and power converters, PLCs, communications and networking equipment and servers. Our systems integrate with a wide range of devices such as novel electric and hydraulic-electric hybrid power generators, small consumer wind turbines, and subsea equipment. We design reliable networks for deployments where failure means dispatching a repair ship rather than opening a cabinet, and run cloud servers for centralised control, data logging and visualisation.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys wearing many hats and working across varied technologies, and who thrives when given responsibility and autonomy. As part of a small team, you will work directly with clients and suppliers, manage your own tasks and priorities, and take on a mix of design, specification, and hands-on implementation. You will work on multiple projects at once; on some, you will own the entire project from initial client discussions to on-site commissioning; on others, you will join a project in progress and will be expected to become productive quickly.
As a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer you will work to design, build and test electrical and control systems. This will include system design & architecture as well as detailed design of PLC systems and electrical cabinets, including sensor and actuator selection and integration. You must be comfortable working on low voltage electrical systems and have knowledge of the relevant electrical standards. You should be able to produce schematic drawings, BOMs, test plans and documentation to allow either in house manufacture or subcontract build of electrical panels and wiring harnesses. Design tasks may include system simulation using Simscape Electrical.
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Although predominantly a design role, some hands-on build, commissioning and testing as well as diagnostics and fault finding will be required. This may involve some travel within the UK and Europe.
Requirements
- At least three yearsโ professional work experience in industry as an electrical, electronics or controls engineer with
- A qualification of UK level 5 or above โ e.g. university degree; or
- Recognised advanced apprenticeship with HNC/HND
- Experience in
- electrical/electronic/control systems, including design, manufacture, installation, troubleshooting or fault-finding
- circuit schematic or panel wiring diagrams
- A track record of self-directed learning
- Fluency in English
Useful, but not essential
- Experience with:
- Low voltage motor / generator drives (variable frequency drives)
- Low voltage electrical cabinet / distribution design
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Electrical simulation (Simulink/Simscape)
- Embedded microcontrollers/industrial hardware design (including PCB schematic/layout)
- Programming languages eg. Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, C/C++ or Python
- Networking, VPNs and communication systems
- Driving licence and own vehicle (mileage can be expensed)
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Hours and salary range
For a full-time position, the salary range is ยฃ45,000 to ยฃ65,000 per year. We offer 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays. We also offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contribution. Part time or flexible hours are also available. During device commissioning or testing, you may be asked to work on-site, or to be available remotely during certain hours.
Eligibility
You must have the right to work in the UK.
Location
The role is office based in Edinburgh, with partial home working available
How to apply
Please email a current CV and cover letter to jobs@sequentec.co.uk. If you would like to have a chat about the role or ask any questions, please give us a call on 0131 202 6444. Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
Sequentec is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. If you need any adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know.
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