Control Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Warrington is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer. This role involves managing projects from design to handover, with a focus on control software development and ensuring safety practices. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, a strong understanding of PLC programming using Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider devices, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £40-50k + benefits offered.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Support with Chartership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years systems engineering experience.
• High regard for health and safety in all tasks.
• Experience in PLC software development using at least two manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Work through the whole lifecycle of projects from design to handover.
• Interpret User Requirement Specification and reverse engineer software.
• Produce functional design specifications and configure PLC packages.
• Monitor and plan projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Knowledge of safe working practices

PLC software development

Good communication skills

Team player

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Schneider

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge?

One of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience is hiring. This well known business have developed a culture that promotes personal development and ensures employee safety, supporting many blue chip clients in various industries. They are at the forefront of value-added engineering, supporting blue chip clients in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage industries.

Role: Control Systems Engineer

Salary: £40-50k + Benefits

Development: Personal Development Opportunities. Support with Chartership

Location: Warrington. Ref: 23685

The Role

• Work through the whole lifecycle of the project from completing design documentation, developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover
• Interpret User Requirement Specification packages and reverse engineer existing control system software
• Produce functional design specifications, configure PLC and SCADA packages, conduct factory and site testing and site-based commissioning
• Co-ordinate and develop junior staff as required
• Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Act as Engineering Co-ordinator on small projects when required

The Person/Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 3 years systems engineering experience
• Have strong knowledge of safe working practices
• Have a high regard for health and safety
• Be well organised and have good communication skills at all levels
• Be positive, approachable, willing and helpful
• Team player
• Have experience in PLC software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider
• Hold a full UK driving licence

If you are an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for a new challenge and have experience or interest in roles such as Automation Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, SCADA Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer, this Controls Engineer role could be the perfect fit for you.

For further information, please contact Sharon Hill

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