Lead Automation Engineer Contract duration: 12 months Location: Nailsea As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for: · Lead the execution of software projects within the subsea control production systems department. · Develop and maintain PLC and/or SCADA applications, including creating functions from scratch, troubleshooting, source control, etc maintaining code quality through best practices · Reporting of project progress and resource status on a regular basis. Technical input to & review of project plans as required. · Working with the global team to ensure unit engineering is executed to contract specifications and local regulatory requirements · Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables; System FDS, Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents and system test procedures · Preparing and reviewing Project Requirements and Design Specifications, Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications. · Preparing and reviewing Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice. · Reviewing solutions to ensure cross-project standardisation and optimisation of engineering resource To be successful in this role you will: · Have Bachelors in Engineering or Science based discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience · Have more than 5 years automation experience with specific focus on PLC and HMI/SCADA technologies - (Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA are preferable) · Experience with different industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, CAN, Ethernet UPD, OPC UA. · Knowledge of object-oriented design methodology. · Have a Deep understanding of S/W methodologies and development processes & ownership of process improvements and quality · Have experience in using analytical tools to aid & enhance product/offering development · Have experience delivering projects on small scales · Have strong inter-personal and communication skills, excellent report writing & presentation skill, and knowledge sharing capabilities · Able to travel to and work at sites as assigned by Company
