Control Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop software for PLC programs and design control systems. The role requires expertise in Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi software, along with experience in HMI/SCADA systems. You will work on process control solutions in industries like food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. This is a permanent full-time position based in Stoke-on-Trent, with a competitive salary up to £50k.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programs using Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider.
• Knowledge in control system software design and implementation.
• Proven expertise in HMI/SCADA systems across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write software from scratch for PLC programs.
• Design and implement control system software.
• Produce solutions for process control in various sectors.

Skills

PLC programming

Control system design

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial network design

Real time control system design

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell ControlLogix

Mitsubishi software

Schneider ClearSCADA

AVEVA System Platform

Job description

Controls Engineer

Burton-on-Trent • up to £50k

This business combines deep experience in manufacturing industries with excellence in systems integration and performance management. The team is made up of qualified engineers with specialist experience in the fields of process control, plant automation, SCADA, PLC, telemetry, and IT/OT complementary technologies (MES, Analytics, Industrial Networking, Industry 4.0). With a focus on continuous improvement, they are ISO 45001, ISO27001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 certified. As a business, their project solutions are based around Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Schneider, SQL and various legacy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Writing software from scratch for PLC programmes using Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider software.
• Control system software design and implementation.
• Producing cutting edge solutions for process control systems clients in the food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and utilities sectors.
• Industrial ethernet network design and testing.
• On site installation, testing and process commissioning.
• Real time control system design and commissioning.
• Control System Software design and testing.
• Electrical Control Panels and commissioning.
• Rockwell ControlLogix.
• Siemens TIA Portal.
• Rockwell HMI (FTView ME & SE).
• AVEVA System Platform.
• Schneider ClearSCADA.
• PLC Software – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider.
• HMI/SCADA systems: Rockwell FTView ME and SE, AVEVA InTouch and System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC.

Job Information

• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location: Stoke, Staffordshire
• Closing date: Jan 29th 2026
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time