Job Description:

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme & Personal Development Plans
Location: To Be Confirmed

We are recruiting for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join an established and growing engineering business specialising in industrial automation, systems integration and process control solutions.

The company delivers innovative automation solutions across a range of industries, including Water, Utilities, Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong PLC and SCADA experience to work on technically challenging projects, taking ownership of control system design, software development, testing and commissioning.

• Design, develop and implement PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems.

• Write PLC software from scratch using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Schneider.

• Deliver automation projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and handover.

• Produce technical design documentation and software specifications.

• Develop, configure and test industrial control system software.

• Undertake industrial Ethernet network design and testing.

• Support electrical control panel integration and commissioning.

• Carry out on-site installation, testing and process commissioning.

• Work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to deliver effective automation solutions.

• Troubleshoot and optimise existing control systems to improve operational efficiency and performance.

Essential:

• Proven experience working as a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar.

• Strong PLC programming experience, ideally writing software from scratch.

• Experience with one or more of the following PLC platforms:

  • Siemens (TIA Portal)

  • Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix)

  • Mitsubishi

  • Schneider

• Experience developing and configuring HMI and SCADA systems.

• Understanding of the complete automation project lifecycle, from design through to testing and commissioning.

• Experience producing technical documentation and control system designs.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a project team.

Desirable:

• Experience with SCADA platforms including:

  • AVEVA InTouch / System Platform

  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME & SE

  • Schneider ClearSCADA

  • Siemens WinCC

  • GE iFIX

• Industrial Ethernet and networking experience.

• Knowledge of SQL, telemetry or IT/OT integration.

• Experience within the Water, Utilities, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or Food & Beverage industries.

• Experience with electrical control panels and site commissioning.

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Structured personal development plans

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Exposure to a wide range of automation technologies

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across multiple industries

• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business delivering innovative automation solutions for leading industrial clients.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies while working on projects from initial design through to commissioning.

With a strong focus on professional development and technical excellence, the business offers an environment where engineers can continue developing their skills and progressing their careers.