Manager: Control Electronics and Software Engineering

SUMMARY:
Manager: Control Electronics and Software Engineering

POSITION INFO:

Our client  is seeking experienced electronics engineer for its Accelerator Operations and Technical Support department. The Engineer will lead and manage the control electronics and software division, in order to facilitate and execute the completion of certain projects on behalf of the company as well as performing regular maintenance and upgrades of electronic control systems. These systems include high-power RF amplifiers, EPICS control systems, motion control systems for beam control and diagnostics, safety interlock systems, power supplies and HV supplies and controls.
Minimum Requirements:

• M.Eng / M.Sc in Electronics Engineering
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant working experience in electronics engineering in a project environment with specific knowledge/experience in conceptual and detail engineering,
• A minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a similar position,
• Practical experience in scientific/technical software engineering.
• Practical experience in scientific/engineering computing and instrumentation

Desirable Skills and attributes:

• Experience with and knowledge of high power, RF, analogue, digital, and high-speed digital electronics
• Experience with digital signal processing techniques, hardware description language design, embedded programming, Linux development and control system theory.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Knowledge of project portfolio management, project controls
• Demonstrable capability of working in a multidisciplinary project management team,
• Experience in compiling tenders and managing subcontractors
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary project environment
• Basic understanding of radiation safety (advantageous)
• Strong change management skills
• Commercial acumen with strong planning and financial management skills

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• The Engineer will manage the development, construction and implementation of new control hardware and software systems required by the accelerators.
• The Engineer will develop and maintain existing control systems in both OS/2 and EPICS environments to ensure that the operational requirements of accelerator systems are met.
• The Engineer will assist with preparation of bid specifications and tender documentation, as well as partaking in tender processes.
• The Engineer will be responsible for the supervision of a group of engineers and technicians for operations and maintenance of the control electronics and software systems.
• Identify risks and ensure operational impacts are minimized
• Lead, manage and oversee projects schedules and budgets
• Financial Management: Preparing budget forecast for projects

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