Contract PLC Software Engineer - Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

Chapman Tate Associates; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Tate Associates is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer to deliver complex process automation and control system projects. The role focuses on hands-on development with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Studio 5000, and HMI/SCADA work using FactoryTalk View SE, across the full lifecycle.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with project teams and customers in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering industrial automation/control system projects.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Rockwell Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix.
• Strong FactoryTalk View SE experience.
• PLC / HMI / SCADA software development.
• Process automation or industrial control systems experience.
• Testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Ability to work at Principal/Lead level.

Responsibilities

• PLC and SCADA software design and development.
• Development using Rockwell Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix / Studio 5000.
• HMI/SCADA development using FactoryTalk View SE.
• Control system design, implementation and optimisation.
• FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting and technical support.
• Producing technical specifications and project documentation.
• Working closely with engineering, project and customer teams.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.

Skills

Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

PLC / SCADA development

Leadership / mentoring

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Principal Control Systems Engineer - Process Automation

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Principal Control Systems Engineer to join an established engineering organisation delivering complex process automation and control system projects.

The position would suit a senior controls/automation engineer with extensive hands‑on experience working with Rockwell Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View SE, alongside a strong background delivering PLC/SCADA projects through the full engineering lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• PLC and SCADA software design and development
• Development using Rockwell Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix / Studio 5000
• HMI/SCADA development using FactoryTalk View SE
• Control system design, implementation and optimisation
• FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning
• Troubleshooting and technical support
• Producing technical specifications and project documentation
• Working closely with engineering, project and customer teams
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers

Key experience:

• 10+ years' experience delivering industrial automation/control system projects
• Strong hands‑on experience with Rockwell Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix
• Strong FactoryTalk View SE experience
• PLC / HMI / SCADA software development
• Process automation or industrial control systems
• Testing, commissioning and project delivery
• Ability to work at Principal/Lead level

The business is open to considering candidates on either a permanent or long‑term contract basis.

Location:

Peterborough / surrounding area