Principal Machinery Automation Engineer

PURPOSE

To support the Machinery Automation group in the development and application of innovative MA Systems for marine applications. In addition the candidate will be expected to produce high quality responses to Bids and Proposals including development estimates.

MAIN DUTIES

• To prepare high quality responses to customer requirements
• Produce accurate and high quality documentation in accordance with company procedures or customer requirements
• Produce innovative solutions including detailed descriptive documentation, statements of compliance, schedules, labour and material estimates
• To work offsite in support of major programmes
• To produce regular and accurate progress/activity reports
• To take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of other persons around you.  Please refer to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy for full details.
• To be aware of and comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements.
• To carry out any other reasonable management request.

TECHNICAL/JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

Required:

• First degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of control engineering desirable
• Experience in the configuration of a wide range of software packages including ladder logic, function block code, Visual Basic and commercial SCADA packages
• Experience in marine machinery automation desirable.
• Thorough understanding of networks and network solutions
• Experience in requirements analysis
• Experience in PLC’s including their programming
• Ability to produce high quality and accurate documentation
• Good around knowledge of electrical/electronic engineering

Acquirable:

• Presentation skills
• Power point
• Understanding of the marine environment