Electronic/ Automation Engineer

Are you an experienced Electronic/Automation Engineer looking for your next role in Portsmouth.

At CMS2, we specialise in the design and manufacture of atmospheric control systems for the defence industry. We are experts in enabling high availability atmosphere management systems to generate breathable air for submariners, allowing boats to remain underwater for long periods of time.

We are looking for an Electronic/Automation Engineer to work on the design of electrical/electronic control systems and ancillary equipment for process plant, and to provide electrical support necessary for manufacture, test and maintenance in-service. The role will be responsible for delegated technical aspects of design and for meeting demands of finance and timescale.

Key responsibilities and tasks

Selection of electrical/electronic hardware for design in accordance with customer requirements, including MoD, involving liaison with suppliers.

Engineering design and production of documentation for hardware and software control systems. The design to fully comply with CMS2 and/or the customer's requirements.

Documentation and checking of software requirements and specifications.

Direction of Design Office during production of designs, including checking.

Operation of the Company's Departmental Procedures.

Liaison with production/sub-contractors during manufacture and test of control systems, sub-assemblies etc. Supervision of technicians building prototype units.

Testing and fault finding of control and test systems, including preparation of relevant documentation.

Visits to clients' offices or sub-contractor/suppliers' works as required.

Analysis, assessment and deployment of modern technology to improve the effectiveness, operation and accessibility of information at CMS2.

General activities

Carrying out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Working and/or visiting various sites, as required, for short periods, which may involve absence from home.

Maintaining a continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Background of electrical/electronic manufacturing practices.

Structured, logical approach to engineering design.

Fault finding.

Ability to work within a team with initiative and minimum supervision to a programme.

Experience of using PLCs/Automation controllers - of both hardware and software aspects.

Desirable

Membership of professional institute.

Time served Apprenticeship.

Familiarity with military equipment requirements.

Confident manner.

Flexible approach.

Positive attitude.

Role travel requirements

Some travel to other TP group offices in the UK may occasionally be required.

Other requirements

Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK

Candidates must have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level. To gain SC clearance you will normally have had to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

This role description summarises the purpose and main duties of the job as it exists currently, but not every detail of the role. The role will naturally change over time and the role description may be reviewed in line with this. This role description does not form part of the contract of employment.

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Location: Portsmouth, GB

Posted Date: 9/28/2024