Optical Hardware Engineer for HPE focusing on specifications and testing of pluggable optical transceivers. Engage with vendors, develop test automation, and collaborate across engineering teams.
About the role
- Senior Automation Systems Hardware Engineer focusing on Safety Instrumented Systems. Involved in designing and testing safety-related automation hardware for industrial processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop hardware solutions for Safety Instrumented Systems including Fire & Gas (F&G), and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems
- Specify, design, review and test safety PLCs, logic solvers, and associated control panel hardware
- Design panel layouts, cable routing, I/O wiring schemes, and power distribution with safety integrity in mind
- Development and selection of wiring typical for field sensors and actuators
- Ensure all designs comply with Client Standards
- Ensure all designs comply with common industry standards such as IEC 61508/61511, IEE wiring regulations, and client specifications
- Interpret and ensure Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements met throughout the safety lifecycle
- Work closely with Control & Instrumentation engineers, Functional Safety specialists, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of safety hardware
- Conduct hardware troubleshooting and validation during FAT/SAT, ensuring compliance with safety lifecycle requirements
- Produce and maintain detailed documentation: GA drawings, BOMs, wiring schematics, SIL calculations, test reports, and safety validation records
- Support site surveys, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards throughout
Requirements
- Proven and demonstrable experience with Safety PLCs (e.g., Siemens PCS7 Safety, HIMA, Triconex Yokogawa Safety manager/Yokogawa SLS etc)
- Familiarity with and a good understanding of Ladder logic
- Familiarity with hardwired and relay-based logic solvers and legacy safety systems
- Knowledge of communication links and protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet) in safety-critical environments
- Demonstrated understanding of IEC 61508/61511 safety lifecycle and SIL assessment
- TUV certification preferred but not expected
Benefits
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
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