Control Systems Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join an engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development. This position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge systems in a dynamic environment in Reading, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols like Modbus and Profibus.
• Experience with SCADA systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for industrial automation projects.
• Program and configure PLCs.
• Design and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Automation

Degree in Control Systems

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

How do you feel playing your part in delivering critical engineering and infrastructure services to some of the UK's biggest Energy and Utilities companies? If you feel you can offer your experience in Control Systems and PLC programming then this is the right role for you! We're seeking Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the design, development, programming, and maintenance of industrial control systems across a range of automation projects. If you have hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development, this is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems in a dynamic and growing company.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for industrial automation projects.
• Program and configure PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Design and implement HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Participate in system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, including functional design specifications and manuals.
• Provide support during site installations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with SCADA systems is a plus