Controls Engineer

You will like

As a Permanent Controls Engineer, remote/hybrid working with base TBA in Southampton,Portsmouth/Andover, Hampshire. England.  You will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing maritime technology company at the forefront of innovation. This private organisation specialises in pioneering wind-assisted propulsion systems that significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions in global shipping. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability and impact, with chances for global travel and exciting meet-ups.

You will like

The Controls Engineer job itself offers you a blank page opportunity to own the full controls lifecycle, from architecture design to on-board commissioning of cutting-edge systems. You will be encouraged to express your curiosity and ambition while contributing to the growth and scalability of the control systems you create. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, allowing you to showcase your expertise while learning from others in the field. More specifically:

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems to regulate and optimize the performance of compact wind propulsion system. 

Define and maintain the system architecture linking sensors, effectors and core processors for innovative products.

Own and evolve the control algorithms, ensuring reliability, performance and ease of use, enhance efficiency, safety, and precision.

Develop and maintain the HMI, delivering a user friendly interface for operators.

Undertake system commissioning on board vessels, troubleshooting hardware and software end to end.

Capture and manage system requirements, securing stakeholder buy in and traceability from design through to in service support.

Collaborate with multi disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical and software components.

Build and lead a controls engineering team as the product portfolio and order book expand.

You will have

To be successful as a Controls Engineer, you will possess a healthy mix of the following:

Degree qualified in Control Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.

Control system architecture expertise covering sensor/effector integration and scalable designs.

Experience of the full controls lifecycle - building from scratch, new product life cycle, defining requirements, architecture, algorithm design, testing and commissioning

Hands on networking proficiency with at least two of IP, CAN bus, Modbus, NMEA or Serial interfaces.

Field experience diagnosing and rectifying issues in deployed systems.

 Automation experience within marine, industrial or autonomous systems.

Growth mindset & self direction – able to tackle unfamiliar problems, learn rapidly and make progress with minimal guidance.

Willingness to travel globally for sea trials, factory testing and monthly company meet ups (all expenses paid).

Desirable Skills & Experience

Deploying advanced control algorithms & AI development (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, model based design) to embedded hardware, PLCs, ECUs or CPUs.

Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to control systems.

Knowledge of marine regulations and standards.

Human Machine Interface (HMI) design for intuitive operation in demanding environments.

You will get

As a Controls Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary between £55,000 and £75,000 per annum, with the potential for more based on exceptional experience.

Key benefits include: - Fully remote working initially, transitioning to a hybrid model. - Monthly company-wide meet-ups in London/UK, fostering team cohesion. - Regular engineering workshops and factory or ship visits for hands-on experience and testing. - Coverage of all travel and accommodation expenses plus £100 per day offshore allowance. - Opportunities for rapid progression as the company expands. - Standard pension scheme, private healthcare, plus 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays. - Comprehensive health insurance package.

You can apply

To the Controls Engineer position by pushing the button on this job posting, or by sending your CV in confidence to (url removed).

UK_MS