**What you'll bring to the team** **​** **​** **Controls Engineer** **Location:** THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN **Hours:** Open Season (March-Nov): 7 on 4 off, then 7 on 3 off shift pattern with split shifts. Closed Season (Nov-Mar) Monday-Friday **Salary:** Starting salary £51,597 Reporting into our Head of Automation and Controls, you will keep our Rides and Attractions and PLC control equipment within the park, to a high standard of safety and efficiency. Using industry knowledge and experience to support all aspects of ride control systems, including PLC’s, AC/DC drives, industrial fieldbus networks, and associated software and hardware. You’ll work to planned preventative maintenance routines, actively troubleshooting and repairing control systems, to minimise downtime, while maximising guest experience, throughput and KPI scores. You’ll also play an active role in the Technical Services Department, with supporting and mentoring of the front-line engineering team, both in day to day reactive maintenance tasks and projects. **Qualifications & Experience** **We are looking for someone with the majority of the following skills and experience;** + **​** Previous control system experience + ​Experience with PLC systems, in particular Allen Bradley and Siemens, at an expert or system integrator level + ​Understanding of Cat 0, 1, and 2 emergency stop categories and how they function within an industrial controls environment + ​Use of VLAN, WLAN, and Virtualised network systems + ​Experience with fieldbus network communications systems including Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, Modbus TCP + ​Experience of distributed remote IO such as ASi-net + ​Open loop and closed process control systems and associated control technologies, including 0-10v and 4-20mA + ​Working knowledge of control system safety regulations e.g. EN13489 and EN62061 + ​Strong fault-finding skills in low voltage control systems, AC and DC motors, and associated control equipment **Benefits** + 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with ability to buy more + ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones! + Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service + Discretionary Company bonus + Private pension scheme + 40% discount online off LEGO + 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants + Ongoing training and development opportunities + Plus, many more… Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/6125/controls-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-County-City)** _UK-Surrey-Chertsey_ **Job Locations** _UK-Surrey-Chertsey_ **ID** _2024-6125_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _Thorpe Park Resort_