Control Systems Engineer

Allied Protek Engineering Solutions Ltd.; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Protek Engineering Solutions Ltd. in Grimsby is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join a small team of multi-disciplinary engineers.

You will design, program, and maintain control systems for a range of industrial applications, ensuring reliability and efficiency on site. The role requires a degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, hands-on experience with PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), SCADA, HMI, and strong fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or equivalent.
• Functional safety qualification advantageous.
• Proven experience in design, programming and implementation of control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission control systems including PLCs, SCADA and HMI.
• Develop automation solutions for manufacturing and process environments.
• Troubleshoot, optimise and validate existing systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers on projects.
• Provide documentation and technical support for users.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Control design

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Allied Protek are seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer to work with a small team of multi-disciplined engineers in Grimsby on a full-time basis.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer to work with 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 Grimsby offices with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities will include

• Design, program, and commission control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing and process control environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimise 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.

Personal qualities and qualifications

• 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 and 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