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SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER

£55 - £64K D.O.E + Bonus (Region 10%) + Share Options + Generous Benefits + Flexi-Time Hybrid Working possibilities after probation

This position is open to British / EU / ILR candidates only and no Visa/Sponsorship is available at this time.

Perform development activities to enhance current control systems within the product, as well as help innovate and develop new ones.

Apply control theory to define and manage (sub-) system specifications and breakdowns, ensuring alignment with project goals and performance criteria.

Assess, manage and improve (sub-) system performance (and budgets), ensuring a clear understanding of how each module impacts overall system performance.

Be able to support noise handling on a sub-nanometer scale.

Support applications, manufacturing and service in fault identification and resolution.

Prepare and maintain various types of documentation.

Act as subject matter expert within the company.

Lead technical developments and failure analysis

Perform technical planning to support various integration and test activities

Work hands-on with the equipment and apparatus to prove performance of the implemented designs

Feed forward learning into next developments

Work effectively and flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Documentation and presentation of technical work, plans, etc.

Communicate effectively with a diverse set of peers, customers, and vendors

Education / Qualifications:

Either a BSc/BEng in Physics, Engineering or similar, or a clear growth path through engineering apprenticeship and design positions.

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

Essential

Experience of practical engineering development activities.

Experience of being a technical lead on Control Systems.

Good knowledge of Feedback and Feedforward loops

Ability to project manage own projects, including timekeeping, resource management, as well as sending updates to key stakeholders.

Excellent communicator - Fluency in written and oral technical English, as well as ability to present to key stakeholders within the business

Minimum five years of experience

Highly Desirable

* Knowledge of digital filtering (ideally in FPGAs)

* Experience of driving piezos, and knowledge of hysteresis in piezos.

* Knowledge of metrology and measurement systems.

* Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design

* Experience of guiding systems/products through EMC and various regulatory testing.

* Knowledge of Semi S2 standard.

* Knowledge of PLC software and control systems