Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is currently recruiting for a Senior Hardware Engineer with significant Automation and Control to support our UK projects. 
This 4 year project forms part of a 5 year client contract with a potential and likely 3 year extension.
The role is intended as home based with the option to work from any Wood office in the UK if preferred, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected as required.
Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
The Senior Engineer will support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance.

Responsibilities

Provides expertise in at least one Automation Technical Area
Responsible for identifying / defining the Automation and Controls hardware requirements / solutions for the client
Implements the defined hardware Automation and Control solutions
Supports the Lead Engineer in accomplishing project objectives
Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms
Engineers’ technical aspects of automation project design and / or implementation for assigned activities
Implements the hardware design activities for assigned activities
Prepares engineering studies, design drawings and material and equipment specifications
Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards

Qualifications

Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience
Significant experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering
Good general knowledge of each Automation and Control engineering discipline
Experienced in writing hardware specification documents
Detailed experience with multiple system implementation project and / or control system platforms
Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects experience
Experience of the hardware specification and design of PLC systems and design of hardwired Safety Systems
Experience in creating hardware installation documents
Must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications
Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equal training / experience
Good working knowledge of current industry specific technology
Inquisitive, well organised and have a keen eye for detail
Able to operate in an integrated team environment with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team

 
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About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.