Control Systems Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in the North East is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge control systems. The role includes managing full project life cycles and liaising with clients. With a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £70,000 and excellent training opportunities, this is an ideal opportunity for skilled engineers looking to grow in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Previous experience within a systems integrator environment required.
• Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for various projects.
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation.
• Manage full project life cycles from design to on-site commissioning.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors for seamless delivery.
• Travel across the UK to support commissioning and client interaction.

Skills

PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

SCADA Design

Real-time Control Systems

Project Management

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC Software (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

HMI/SCADA Software (Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch, Schneider ClearSCADA, 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

£40,000 £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.

For further information call John Anderson