Control System Engineer

Humber Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems in Usk. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC programming. This full-time position involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance system reliability and efficiency. UK driving licence required for occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in control systems design, programming, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission control systems, including PLCs and SCADA.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems.
• Provide technical support and documentation for system users.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

EtherCat

Profibus

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer working within a small team of multi disciplined engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for a range of industrial applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, efficiency, and performance.

This is a full-time position, based in our Usk offices with occasional travel.

• Design, program, and commission control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Programming Siemens plc
• Develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing and process control environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on project development.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Provide technical support, training, and documentation for system users.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Functional safety qualification advantageous.
• Proven experience in control systems design, programming, and implementation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, EtherCat, CAN, Profibus, etc).
• Experience with motion control, robotics is advantageous.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• UK driving licence
• Able to travel to sites throughout the UK