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Lead Controls Engineer

Xcede · GB
Others Full–time
ID: #3259
Posted: 2026-03-15
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We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist to take ownership of engineering activities across complex projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage engineering activities across projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations, legal requirements, and industry standards. • Take full ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within projects. • Supervise, guide, and motivate teams of engineers, including external contractors, ensuring high-quality deliverables. • Mentor apprentices, trainees, junior, and graduate engineers to foster professional development. • Collaborate closely with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget, proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks. • Participate in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and continuous improvement initiatives. • Develop electrical and controls concept designs, including Functional Design Specifications, Safety Requirements Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Network Topologies, Device Layouts, Cause & Effect Matrices, and Safety Block Diagrams. • Produce software design specifications and develop software/configuration deliverables for PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robots, drives, BMS, and related systems. • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). • Maintain and own the Technical Construction File. • Undertake other duties as required to support project and business objectives.

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