Control Systems Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd in West London seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, test and support PLC and HMI software for bespoke automation and machinery projects. You’ll ensure control systems are reliable, maintainable and delivered to the highest standards.

Join a team that collaborates across Electrical Design, Production, Sales and customers, implementing robust automation solutions with strong diagnostics and safety considerations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience developing, modifying and troubleshooting PLC software.
• Experience developing and configuring HMI/operator interface systems.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, actuators and safety circuits.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and I/O schedules.
• Excellent fault-finding, commissioning and software debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and maintaining PLC software for bespoke machinery and automation systems.
• Developing HMI/operator interface screens, alarms and diagnostics.
• Interpreting schematics, I/O schedules and process requirements to build robust software.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and customer acceptance on-site or in-house.
• Producing software documentation, version control and commissioning records.
• Collaborating with Electrical Design, Production, Sales and customers throughout projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical drawings

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Crouzet PLCs

Job description

Control Systems EngineerLocation: West London

Salary: Competitive Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

The Role

As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting PLC and HMI software for bespoke automation and machinery projects. You'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring control systems are reliable, maintainable and delivered to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and maintaining PLC software for bespoke industrial machinery and automation systems.


• Developing HMI/operator interface screens, including alarms, diagnostics, machine status displays, recipes and user controls.


• Interpreting electrical schematics, functional specifications, I/O schedules and process requirements to develop robust and maintainable control software.


• Supporting machine testing, commissioning, customer acceptance and software modifications both in-house and, where required, at customer sites.


• Producing and maintaining software documentation, version control, backups, commissioning records and technical documentation.


• Collaborating closely with Electrical Design, Production, Sales, Purchasing, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle.


• Identifying opportunities to improve software standardisation, diagnostics, reliability and maintainability across existing and future machine platforms.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges and developing robust automation solutions.

• A minimum of 4 years' experience developing, modifying and troubleshooting PLC software within an industrial machinery or automation environment.


• Experience developing and configuring HMI/operator interface systems.


• A strong understanding of industrial control systems, including sensors, actuators, motor control, safety circuits and machine interlocks.


• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional specifications.


• Excellent fault-finding, commissioning and software debugging skills.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production and customer-facing teams.


• A Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline.

Desirable Experience

• PLC platforms such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Crouzet or similar.


• PLC programming languages including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram and Sequential Function Chart.


• Industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, OPC-UA and serial communications.


• Variable speed drives, servo systems, pneumatic control, instrumentation, weighing systems or process control equipment.


• Machinery safety standards including BS EN (phone number removed), IEC (phone number removed), BS EN ISO (phone number removed) and CE/UKCA requirements.


• Developing reusable software libraries, diagnostic routines and structured programming standards.

What's on Offer?

• Work on highly bespoke automation and industrial machinery projects.


• Join an established engineering business with a strong reputation for innovation and engineering excellence.


• Be part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary engineering team.


• Genuine opportunities for career progression and technical development.


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.