Control Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced engineer to develop software for PLC programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in control systems and SCADA technologies. Responsibilities include designing and implementing control system solutions, conducting on-site testing, and commissioning systems in various sectors including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Experience with industrial ethernet network design.
• Background in electrical control panels and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Write software from scratch for PLC programmes.
• Design and implement control system software.
• Produce solutions for process control systems.
• On-site installation and testing.
• Commissioning real-time control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Control system design

Network design and testing

Software development

Tools

Rockwell FTView ME

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi software

Schneider software

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong understanding of the project lifecycle from concept through to completion. In order to succeed in this role you'll need experience in the technical development of design documentation, configuration of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, testing and commissioning.

Key Technologies

• Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Schneider, SQL and various legacy technologies
• PLC programmes: Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi or Schneider software
• SCADA/HMI: Rockwell FTView ME & SE, Schneider ClearSCADA, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC, AVEVA InTouch, System Platform
• Industrial ethernet network design and testing

Responsibilities

• Write software from scratch for PLC programmes using Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi or Schneider software
• Control system software design and implementation
• Produce cutting‑edge solutions for process control systems clients in the food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and utilities sectors
• Industrial ethernet network design and testing
• On-site installation, testing and process commissioning
• Real‑time control system design and commissioning
• Control system software design and testing
• Electrical control panels and commissioning
• Rockwell ControlLogix
• Rockwell HMI (FTView ME & SE)
• Schneider ClearSCADA
• PLC software (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
• HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch and System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC)

Company

Vantage Consulting Ltd

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear