Engineer - Controls Engineering - Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - TAIT

Description

Whether it's creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences.

With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT's cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations.

As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space.

The Control Engineer is responsible for developing and engineering controls solutions for projects, ensuring that TAIT's solutions are engineered to the highest levels of quality and safety.

The Control Engineering team is responsible for control systems on multiple projects spanning all project phases.

A Control Engineer's involvement in a project will begin with design, and continue with engineering activities throughout manufacturing, shop and site commissioning, and client handover.

Identify architecture and key controls technologies to meet project needs.
Understanding of entire automated systems, and how the various disciplines interact (mechanical, controls, artistic, etc).
Write technical documentation both to fulfil project requirements and for internal purposes.
Performs safety analysis to satisfy both internal standards and external client requirements.
Develops custom PLC projects, HMIs, and software configurations when required for projects.
Ensures smooth handover to fabrication and integration teams.
Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirements.
Works safely in variable environments, including client facilities and construction sites.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems meet performance and safety requirements, and function according to best practice.

Detail-orientated, even while working under pressure.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or Technical Theatre
~1+ years of experience in a related field.
~ Creative problem-solver with proficiency in both theory and hands-on skills.
~ Familiarity with Beckhoff and Siemens control hardware and software preferred.
~ Knowledge of TAIT Navigator software advantageous.

~ Expected Travel: 20-40%

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