Control Systems Engineer

ASC Connections; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to optimize and maintain critical control systems. The role includes responsibilities such as fault-finding and project delivery, requiring strong programming skills, particularly in Allen Bradley software. With a competitive salary range of £50-55K, the position offers 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development and technical challenges in a stable work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Optional medical cash plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong programming skills with Allen Bradley software.
• Solid understanding of functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical control systems within the EC&I team.
• Drive upgrades across multiple control platforms.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers.

Skills

Strong Allen Bradley programming (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk)

Solid grasp of functional safety (SIL, LOPA, SIS)

Experience with industrial communications (Ethernet, Modbus, Profinet)

Ability to interpret engineering documents and drawings

Education

HNC+ in Controls/Electronics/Instrumentation

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Join a long-established, highly respected chemical manufacturer that invests in its people, its technology and its future. With cutting‑edge facilities, a global customer base and a reputation for innovation, this is a place where experienced engineers can make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be a key player within the EC&I team—keeping critical control systems running smoothly and driving upgrades across PLC, DCS, SIS, SCADA and HMI platforms. Expect real variety: fault‑finding, project delivery, Management of Change, and close collaboration with engineers, suppliers and integrators.

What You'll Need

• Strong Allen Bradley programming (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Solid grasp of functional safety (SIL, LOPA, SIS).
• Experience with industrial comms (Ethernet, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and drawings.
• HNC+ in Controls/Electronics/Instrumentation with 5+ years’ industry experience.

What You'll Get

• £50‑55K depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 40‑hour week (Mon‑Fri, 8am‑4:30pm).
• Life assurance, sick pay scheme, pension & optional medical cash plan.

A great opportunity for someone who wants technical challenge, career development and long‑term stability. Interested? Let’s talk.

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