Control Systems Engineer

Samuel Frank; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sheffield-based systems integrator is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to develop PLC and SCADA software. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills, and a degree in engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from £45k to £65k and career progression opportunities in a modern environment. The position is office-based with occasional site work across the UK.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong programming and documentation skills required.
• Experience with project lifecycle from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC/SCADA software from scratch.
• Configure and develop PLC/SCADA software for various systems.
• Produce specifications and design documentation.
• Test and commission systems safely.

Skills

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Schneider

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - Sheffield - System Integrator - Permanent - £45-65k - Office Based

Samuel Frank is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer for a successful Sheffield-based systems integrator, with experience of writing PLC software from scratch. Control Systems Engineers with experience of Allen Bradley or Schneider or Mitsubishi systems and the associated SCADA packages will be considered favourably.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression
• Successful Control Systems Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well-qualified Control Systems Engineers
• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch - client-based use a range of vendor systems including Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schneider
• Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
• Produce specifications and design documentation
• Test and commission safely in operational end-user environments
• 80/20 split of being office-based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
• The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors

Requirements

• A Control Systems Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
• The company is keen to assist Control Systems Engineers gaining Chartered status
• This role will suit a Control Systems Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
• The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
• Control Systems Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office is commutable from the following places - Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, South Leeds, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Chesterfield, and Worksop