Control System Engineer

WR Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment partner is seeking a Control System Engineer to design and develop automation solutions in Manchester. This role involves working across the full project lifecycle, including design, commissioning, and support. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in PLC/SCADA programming, along with knowledge of industrial environments. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Company discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PLC/SCADA programming.
• Experience commissioning control systems.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation solutions.
• Produce control philosophies and functional design specifications.
• Commission control systems on-site.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

HMI design

Electrical Engineering

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

Job Title: Control System Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Control System Engineer to join our client's engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver industrial automation solutions across a variety of projects. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities for Control System Engineer

• Design and develop PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for new and existing processes
• Produce control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), and cause & effect documents
• Develop PLC programs using Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider platforms
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware)
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commission control systems on-site and support start-up activities
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults and performance issues
• Provide ongoing technical support to operations and maintenance teams

Skills & Experience

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field
• Experience in PLC/SCADA programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider)
• Experience commissioning systems in industrial environments
• Knowledge of motion control, drives, and servo systems
• Familiarity with process industries such as manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, or pharma

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Company discounts and wellness programs

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.