Control Systems Engineer

Premier Engineering; Berrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will program PLCs, develop HMI/SCADA applications, and work closely with design engineers. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary of £35,000-£60,000 is offered, depending on experience, along with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of industry experience in an Electrical Controls role.
• Confident in programming PLCs from scratch.
• Flexible to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Programming PLC's from scratch.
• Developing HMI and SCADA applications.
• Working closely with Electrical Design Engineers.

Skills

Programming of control systems

Experience with Variable Speed Drives

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Control Systems Engineer

Salary: £35,000-£60,000 per annum (Dependent on experience, please advise what you're looking for)

Type: Permanent

Location: West Midlands

Key attributes

• Be Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 2 years or more of industry experience working in a similar Electrical Controls role ideally (strong graduates may also be considered)
• Be confident carrying out the programming of control systems from scratch - i.e Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff
• Have experience configuring Variable Speed Drives i.e ABB, Nidec etc.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible to travel as needed as part of the role
• Full Driving Licence

Key responsibilities

• Programming PLC's from scratch
• Developing HMI and SCADA applications
• Working closely with Electrical Design Engineers
• Taking solutions from concept right through to commissioning
• Delivering projects on time and within budget
• Configuring Variable Speed Drivers
• Ensuring company standards are always adhered to
• Travelling to customer sites as required for commissioning activities
• Providing remote support for systems
• Creating the required documentation

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation