Control Systems Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Training & development

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd in the North East is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, configure and commission PLC and SCADA systems for demanding industrial projects across food & beverage, pharma, utilities and defence sectors. Newcastle-based role with UK travel.

You will lead full project lifecycles, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and develop FAT/SAT tests while advancing your Chartership and technical expertise through excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
• SCADA design experience preferred, essential for senior roles.
• Experience in a systems integrator environment is preferred.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT).
• Manage full project lifecycles—from initial design to on-site commissioning.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Travel across the UK (c.20%) to support commissioning and client interaction.

Skills

Real-time control systems design

PLC programming

SCADA design experience

HMI/SCADA software familiarity

Client liaison

Driving licence

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Schneider PLC

SCADA/FTView & InTouch

AVEVA InTouch/System Platform

Siemens WinCC

Job description

Are you a skilled Control Systems Engineer ready to take on varied, high-impact projects in the North East?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery.

With a healthy project pipeline they are looking to bring talented engineers into their team.

Control Systems Engineers

£50,000 – £70,000 DOE + Pension + Healthcare + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

Newcastle. Ref: 23824

Controls Engineer - The Role:

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT)
• Manage full project life cycles — from initial design to on-site commissioning
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Travel across the UK (c20%) to support commissioning and client interaction.

Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
• SCADA design experience preferred – essential for senior-level roles.
• Previous experience within a systems integrator environment
• Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

• PLC Software – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
• HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a heritage of over 100 years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment.

Preferably you will be degree qualified with background in a similar role. Strong communication skills are needed along with a full UK valid driving licence.

Office based in Newcastle commutable from; South Sheilds, Sunderland, Consett and Blyth.

For further information call Sharon Hill.

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