Controls Engineer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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