Control Systems Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and implement software for PLC programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Rockwell, Siemens, and Schneider software and be responsible for on-site installations and commissioning. This role is crucial for developing solutions for manufacturing across sectors such as food & beverage and pharmaceuticals, ensuring high performance and reduced costs.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming in Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider software.
• Ability to design and implement control system software.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Write software for PLC programmes from scratch.
• Design and implement control system software.
• Conduct on-site installation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming using Siemens software

Control system design

Software testing

Network design

Real-time control design

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

AVEVA System Platform

Schneider ClearSCADA

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

we're automation specialists. We combine technology and data to optimise our clients' manufacturing assets, improve performance, reduce costs, and manage environmental impact.

Our team provides consultancy services, performance management, and systems integration to clients such as Kellogg's, Pepsico, and Thames Water across utilities, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and chemicals.

We combine deep experience in manufacturing industries with excellence in systems integration and performance management. Our team consists of qualified engineers with specialist experience in 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, we are ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certified.

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.
• GE iFIX.
• Siemens WinCC.