Senior Controls Engineer Our hi-tech instrumentation industry client is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer Key Responsibilities: Perform development activities to enhance current control systems within the product, as well as help innovate and develop new ones. Apply control theory to define and manage (sub-) system specifications and breakdowns, ensuring alignment with project goals and performance criteria. Support applications, manufacturing and service in fault identification and resolution. Prepare and maintain various types of documentation. Act as subject matter expert within the company. Lead technical developments and failure analysis Perform technical planning to support various integration and test activities Work hands-on with the equipment and apparatus to prove performance of the implemented designs Professional Skills/ Abilities: Essential Experience of practical engineering development activities. Experience of being a technical lead on Control Systems. Good knowledge of Feedback and Feedforward loops Ability to project manage own projects, including timekeeping, resource management, as well as sending updates to key stakeholders. Excellent communicator - Fluency in written and oral technical English, as well as ability to present to key stakeholders within the business Minimum five years of experience Desirable Knowledge of digital filtering (ideally in FPGAs) Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design Experience of guiding systems/produc