Control Systems Engineer

Amentum; Risley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our Birchwood Park, Warrington team. This mid-level role (3–7 years) offers ownership of engineering challenges beyond routine work and progression toward a Senior Engineer position, across design through to commissioning on safety-critical systems.

You'll design and develop PLC software for Rockwell, Siemens and Schneider platforms, configure HMI/SCADA, and work with electrical, mechanical and delivery teams to ensure FAT/CAT, SAT, and

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC or SCADA programming in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming languages.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, or system integration.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software for multiple platforms across projects.
• Develop and configure HMI/SCADA systems.
• Support full project delivery from concept to commissioning.
• Contribute to system validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Produce high-quality design specs, test documents, and manuals.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and project delivery teams.

Skills

PLC/SCADA programming

IEC 61131 languages

Problem-solving & fault-finding

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems

Tools

Rockwell (Studio 5000)

Siemens (TIA Portal)

Schneider (EcoStruxure)

SCADA/HMI platforms

Job description

At Amentum, we’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We are currently looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join the team based in Birchwood Park, Warrington.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer with solid PLC experience who wants to move beyond routine work and take ownership of real engineering challenges.

This is a mid-level role (typically 3–7 years’ experience), ideal for someone ready to step up—broadening their technical exposure across multiple platforms and progressing toward a Senior Engineer position.

You’ll work across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning, on complex, safety-critical systems.

Why This Role?

• Work on complex, safety‑critical systems—not repetitive maintenance work
• Gain hands‑on experience across multiple PLC platforms (not siloed into one vendor)
• Be involved end-to-end—from initial design through to live commissioning
• Clear and supported progression path to Senior Engineer
• Learn from experienced engineers in a technically strong team

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and develop PLC software using platforms such as:

• Rockwell (Studio 5000)
• Siemens (TIA Portal)
• Schneider (EcoStruxure)

and/or

Develop and configure HMI / SCADA systems

• Rockwell FactoryTalk View (ME/SE)
• Schneider AVEVA / Citect / Vijeo Designer
• Siemens WinCC / Flex
• Intouch Wonderware or similar

Support full project delivery:

• Concept and detailed design
• System build, development and integration
• Testing. Both Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)
• Support Site Installation, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) & Commissioning

Contribute to system validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities

Produce high-quality technical documentation (design specs, test docs, user manuals)

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, project delivery)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with PLC or SCADA programming in industrial environments
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming languages
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, or system integration
• Strong problem-solving and fault‑finding skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams

Desirable:

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider PLC platforms
• Experience with SCADA / HMI systems
• Background in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, oil & gas, pharma)
• Interest in developing multi-platform expertise

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.