Control System Engineer – North West – Siemens

Samuel Frank Associates Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Overtime for site work

Potential for international travel

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Control System Engineer with Siemens TIA Portal experience. The role involves system configuration, project documentation, and occasional international travel. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. A salary package of £35-50k is offered, depending on experience and options for a car or allowance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Experience in the project lifecycle from specification to commissioning.
• Ability to achieve basic security clearance (British passport, clear record).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system configuration, including PLC code and SCADA.
• Production of project documentation like Functional Design Specifications.
• Carry out design calculations for various electrical systems.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal knowledge

WinCC knowledge

PLC communications via PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Profinet or ModBus

Education

HNC level in a related subject area

Job description

Near Warrington, North West

Permanent

Control System Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal – Permanent – Near Warrington – £35-50k package + overtime for site work

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Control System Engineer with Siemens knowledge to join a multi-site specialist Engineering firm with a base near Warrington. The successful Control Systems Engineer will need to have recent/thorough knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal including WinCC.

Control Systems Engineer role could suit someone with 3-5 years relevant experience.

Key aspects of the Control System Engineer role include;

• Recent/demonstrable Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC knowledge
• Responsible for the system configuration, including PLC code and WinCC SCADA configurations to meet project requirements. Identifying any functionality changes to be made to core software or core PLC code
• Control System Engineer will be working on the production of project documentation including Functional Design Specifications, Project Specific Drawings, Design Risk Assessments, Test Procedures, Operator / Maintenance manuals and Training manuals
• Using industry norms and standards to carry out the design calculations for sizing cooling fans, cable sizing, fusing and MCB calculations, UPS sizing etc.
• Experience with PLC communications including PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Profinet or ModBus.
• All applicants must be able to achieve basic level security clearance i.e. British passport and clear criminal record.
• £50k package could be made up of a flat salary of £50k or for example, a £44k salary + car or £44k salary + car allowance, depending on what your preferred option is
• Flexible working arrangements available once the successful Control System Engineer is up and running
• The Control System Engineer role will involve occasional international travel and therefore applicants should not be subject to any travel restrictions.
• It’s estimated the successful Control System Engineer will be split between working in the office and on site to be 70/30 with 80% of all site work being based in the UK.

Essential experience/qualifications required for Control System Engineer position;

• Qualified to least HNC level in a related subject area/course
• At least 3-5 years experience of Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems
• Experience of working with all aspects of the project lifecycle from specification (URS, FDS, SDS) through to commissioning and final project documentation
• Experience of working on site, commissioning PLC / PC systems including software, electrical systems and associated equipment

The client’s premises are commutable from Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, Stockport and the surrounding areas.

Please apply today for an immediate response.

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