Control Systems Engineer

SimWest Engineering Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SimWest Engineering Recruitment is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to work across PLC software development and electrical design for industrial machinery and automation projects in Norwich. You will contribute to software, electrical CAD drawings, panel design and commissioning, with minimal travel required due to remote commissioning activities.

The role emphasizes a strong background in PLC controls, HMI development and electrical design, with opportunities to broaden both

Qualifications

• Strong PLC software development background.
• Electrical design experience preferred.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• HMI software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC software using Siemens and AB/Rockwell platforms.
• Design and program HMI systems for machinery operation and control.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and related documentation.
• Develop integrated electrical and software solutions for new machinery and projects.
• Test, troubleshoot and optimise software and electrical systems.
• Support remote commissioning and occasional customer site visits.

Skills

PLC software development

Electrical design

HMI development

Control systems development

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - Industrial Machinery & Automation

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 pa(DOE) + Benefits

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer, PLC Software Engineer or Electrical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work across both controls software development and electrical design?

We are recruiting for an established and growing engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial machinery and automation solutions for customers across the manufacturing sector.

With strong business growth, continued investment and the support of an established global organisation, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful engineering business with ambitious plans for the future.

This is an interesting and varied engineering position, combining PLC and HMI software development with electrical CAD design, control panel design and machinery commissioning.

Importantly, you don't need to be equally experienced in both software development and electrical design to be considered.

We are interested in hearing from engineers who have:

• Strong experience across both PLC software development and electrical design.
• A strong PLC programming / controls software background, with some electrical design experience and an interest in developing this further.
• A strong electrical design background, with some PLC programming experience and a desire to further develop their controls software skills.

The business is keen to support an engineer who has a solid foundation in either discipline and the enthusiasm to broaden their technical capabilities.

Working on a diverse range of machinery and automation projects, you will have the opportunity to develop control system solutions from initial electrical design and software development through to testing and final commissioning.

With the majority of commissioning carried out remotely and typically only 3-5 site visits per year, this role also offers the opportunity to work on interesting automation projects without the extensive travel often associated with controls engineering positions.

The Role

Working closely with the wider Engineering and Projects teams, your responsibilities will include:

• PLC Programming: Developing, modifying and troubleshooting PLC software using Siemens and Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms.
• HMI Development: Designing and programming HMI systems for machinery operation, monitoring and control.
• Electrical CAD Design: Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and associated electrical design documentation.
• Control Panel Design: Designing electrical control panels, including component selection, panel layouts and associated documentation.
• Control Systems Development: Developing integrated electrical and software solutions for new machinery and automation projects.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Supporting software testing, electrical fault-finding, system debugging and machinery optimisation.
• Commissioning: Carrying out remote commissioning and technical support, alongside occasional visits to customer sites.

About You

We are interested in speaking with Controls Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, PLC Software Engineers, Automation Engineers and Electrical Design Engineers who enjoy solving technical challenges and want to broaden their experience across both electrical and software engineering.

Ideally, you will have:

• A strong technical background in either PLC controls software development or electrical design, with some practical experience in the other discipline.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, automated equipment or control systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience developing PLC and HMI software and/or producing electrical CAD drawings and schematics.
• An understanding of electrical control panels, automation components and industrial control systems.
• Good technical problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering challenges.
• A willingness to learn, develop new technical skills and take on a broader range of engineering responsibilities.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary between £40,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop your expertise across both PLC software development and electrical design.
• Interesting and varied projects involving machinery and automation systems.
• Exposure to Siemens and Allen-Bradley / Rockwell control technologies.
• Predominantly remote commissioning, with minimal travel requirements.
• The stability and resources of an established global organisation.
• Continued business investment, growth and long-term career opportunities.
• A collaborative engineering environment with opportunities for ongoing technical development.

Interested?

Whether you're already experienced across both controls software and electrical design, or have a stronger background in one discipline and want to develop your expertise in the other, we would be keen to hear from you.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.