Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer. The role involves designing and maintaining control systems for manufacturing processes with no travel requirements. Candidates should have a proven track record in control systems engineering, especially with programming Allen Bradley systems. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, alongside benefits including 33 days holiday, health coverage, and pension.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Health

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems.
• Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Knowledge of control documentation including Cause & Effect and Loop Drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Lead instrumentation and control systems projects.
• Diagnose control system issues and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Control systems design engineering

Programming Allen Bradley systems

OT cybersecurity

IIoT

Project management

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

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 or time away from home.

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Site Based – No Travel

Birmingham

Ref: 24953

The Role

• Design, develop and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Lead instrumentation and control systems projects for complex manufacturing lines.
• Program and modify Allen‑Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix) 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 modernisation 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.

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.