Controls Specialist

OUTLINE JOB DESCRIPTION

TitleControls Specialist
Reporting to Engineering & Product Management Director
Location Colchester

Company specialising in Air climate and Air ventilation seeking a Controls Specialist to join their team


The position of Controls Specialist includes full responsibility to lead a key business initiative to develop a full controls strategy for all air movement products offered into the UK markets. This would include the introduction of new and existing controls options that emphasise more energy conscious solutions - and will confirm company position as a market leader in technologies and their applications. This position requires existing expertise in electronic controls and on demand ventilation scenarios.

The successful applicant would lead a New Product Introduction (NPI) and technical support team - and propose future expansion of our offering as part of the R&D budget year on year. A highly motivated individual, the applicant should be able to demonstrate a track record with the ability to identify and develop controls that increase scope of supply and improve business performance. Committed to continual improvement, the applicant will exceed increased expectations of line manager, peers and colleagues.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Lead NPI project - to be assigned by line manager.
Detail specifications of integral and ancillary controls packages for purchase.
Develop business sales strategies to extend basic product offering - aligned to strategic positioning to improve installed efficiency.
Technical Support to Operations and Sales/Service.
Generating control documentation for products.
Product lifecycle management.

Person Specification/Profile
Ideally qualified to degree level or equivalent.
Proven experience of control design and applications.
Familiarity of state of the art controls techniques and on demand ventilation options.
Ability to communicate effectively - technical jargon busting.
Ability to work to deadlines, with a keen eye for detail under pressure.