Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to design and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes. This role comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000, 33 days holiday, health benefits, and a pension, and requires no travel. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in control systems design, especially with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and will work closely with a dedicated process automation team.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Health benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience configuring and programming Allen‑Bradley systems.
• Competent with control documentation and safety standards.
• Flexible approach to managing multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Lead instrumentation & control systems projects.
• Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues.

Skills

Control systems design engineering

Programming Allen-Bradley systems

Instrumentation engineering

AutoCAD proficiency

Understanding of functional safety

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a highly specialised manufacturing organisation, supplying products and services to global markets. This is a unique opportunity to work in a niche environment with cutting-edge process controls engineering and instrumentation. An ideal opportunity for skilled Controls Engineers looking for a Monday-Friday role with no travel/time away from home.

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

to £50,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Health + Pension

Site Based - No Travel

Birmingham

Ref: 24953

We are seeking a skilled Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a dedicated process automation team. You will have full responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining control and instrumentation systems across multiple manufacturing lines with a mix of creating systems from concept for brand new lines and creating modifications for existing equipment.

Control & Instrumentation Engineer - The Role

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Lead instrumentation & control systems projects for complex manufacturing lines.
• Program and modify Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and associated hardware.
• Integrate process instrumentation, drives, and control networks into existing and new systems.
• Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead or support control system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects.
• Liaise with internal departments, system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Support training and development of team members in control systems engineering.

Control & Instrumentation Engineer - The Person

• The ideal person will have a strong instrumentation bias, with a proven track record of control systems design engineering.
• Proven experience configuring and programming Allen‑Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
• Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Competent with control documentation (Cause & Effect, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Schematics, FDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, IIoT, and AI beneficial.
• Background in chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing, ideally within hazardous areas (ATEX) beneficial.
• Experience in instrumentation engineering and AutoCAD proficiency advantageous.
• Flexible approach to managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities.
• Located in the Birmingham area, this role would be commutable from Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley and surrounding areas.

For further information call John Anderson.