Control & Instrumentation Engineer

D R Newitt & Associates; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is recruiting a Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a leading Norfolk manufacturer. The role focuses on design, development, maintenance and optimisation of control and instrumentation across multiple process plants, working with production and engineering teams to improve performance and reliability.

You will manage automation projects, ensure compliance with industry standards and provide on-call engineering support.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience with PLC and SCADA in industrial/manufacturing env.
• Experience programming and fault-finding on Rockwell and Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain control and instrumentation systems.
• Test, fault-find and modify PLC/SCADA/DCS systems.
• Develop and implement control system improvements to optimise plant performance.
• Support automation, continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Coordinate external automation contractors.
• Produce technical documentation and project reports.
• Participate in out-of-hours engineering support rota.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Rockwell / Siemens S7

Instrumentation

Education

HNC/HND in relevant field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens S7

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a leading specialist manufacturer in Norfolk.

This role is ideal for an experienced C&I Engineer looking to work within a technically advanced process manufacturing environment, supporting the reliability, safety and continuous improvement of complex production facilities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance and optimisation of control and instrumentation systems across multiple process plants. Working closely with production and engineering teams, the role will focus on improving plant performance, supporting automation projects and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain control and instrumentation systems.
• Test, fault-find and modify existing PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Develop and implement control system improvements to optimise plant performance.
• Support automation, continuous improvement and capital project activities.
• Modify and develop PLC software using Rockwell and/or Siemens S7 platforms.
• Provide technical support for complex process control and instrumentation issues.
• Manage and coordinate external automation contractors where required.
• Produce technical documentation and project reports.
• Participate in an out-of-hours engineering support rota. (on call uplift on offer)

About You

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
• A minimum of three years' experience working with PLC and SCADA systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding on Rockwell and/or Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, control systems and process automation.
• Experience working within manufacturing or process industries.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to complex automation, instrumentation and continuous improvement projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression within an established and innovative manufacturing business.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking