Control Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Cambridgeshire. This role involves leading turnkey automation projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost accountability. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC/SCADA systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team are essential, along with a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering turnkey automation and controls projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA control system software design and coding.
• Familiarity with the food processing industry is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnkey projects with time, cost, and quality responsibilities.
• Interface with customers regarding project matters.
• Involvement with commissioning of systems on site.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

PLC/SCADA control system software design

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical or vocational diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens TIA

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Peterborough

The section of the business you will be employed by, specialise in the design and supply of customer standard process control systems to the food industry. You will work as a lead engineer within the business who can offer excellent progression and development in an international organisation. These are varied projects across both machinery and projects implementing their machinery into businesses across the world.

The Role

• Leading turnkey projects, including time, cost and quality responsibilities
• Leading other multi-disciplined engineers on your projects
• Customer interface regarding all project matters, including commercial aspects
• Production of necessary documentation (FDS, Manuals etc.)
• Design and coding of PLC/SCADA control system software (Rockwell, Siemens TIA, Intouch are preferred)
• Testing and Acceptance testing with Customers
• Involvement with commissioning of systems on site
• Modifications to hardware and panels on siteTraining of Customer personnel
• Provision of Customer support services, including 24/7 out of hours support

Skills:

• Technical or vocational diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience delivering turnkey automation and controls projects with time, cost, and quality accountability
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA control system software design and coding (preferably Rockwell and Siemens TIA)
• Familiarity with the food processing industry (highly advantageous)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally (approximately 30-40% annually)