Lead Control System Engineer

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Location: Leicester

Our client, a leader in electrification systems, provides critical power and energy solutions for high-performance applications across energy, maritime, and industrial sectors. They are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Control Systems Engineer to join their Systems Engineering group.

What's on Offer:

• Challenging projects that make a significant impact in the energy sector.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package, including pension contributions, income protection, private health insurance, and life assurance.
• 26 days of vacation plus bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Drive Control Systems technology, including control algorithms and application software.
• Manage core Drive Control PCB hardware and FPGA configurations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to specify, design, code, and validate control systems for MW-scale power electronic drive systems.
• Maintain effective engineering interfaces with sales teams, field engineers, and firmware development teams.

Essential Requirements:

• MUST be a UK National
• Strong knowledge and experience in Variable Speed Drive Control Schemes.
• Proficiency in Control Systems Design (both linear and non-linear).
• Experience with C code programming and embedded software design.
• Familiarity with control system simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink.
• Understanding of power electronics components (e.g., IGBTs, MOSFETs).
• Knowledge of electrical machines and suitable control strategies for power electronics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading technical teams in software, hardware, or control engineering.
• Background in industries such as Marine, Energy, or Renewables.
• Experience with integrated control schemes involving PLCs and HMIs.

If you're excited about contributing your expertise in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's innovative team.