Control Systems Engineer

Morgan Ryder; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer. This role involves designing, specifying, and installing control and safety systems, alongside programming and modification tasks. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial settings, particularly in chemical processes. Grow your career in this respected firm which promotes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Employee Medi Cash

Sick Pay

Development Prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, ideally chemical or process.
• Strong knowledge of PLC configuration and programming, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Understanding of functional safety design, SIL, LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and install control and safety systems including PLC's, DCS, SCADA, HMI.
• Program, modify and manage changes in control systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for control systems.

Skills

PLC configuration and programming

Control / Instrumentation Engineering

Safety Instrumentation

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Communication protocols

Education

Min HNC in Control / Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Competitive Salary (DOE) + Benefits including Life Assurance, Healthcare, Employee Medi Cash, Sick Pay, Development Prospects

40 Hour Week, Mon-Fri

Our client is an award winning, family-owned business who have a strong presence in a wide range of sectors including pharmaceutical, flavours and fragrance, personal care and agrochemical to name a few.

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join the E&I team and play a key role in their business.

Key Tasks :

• Design, specify and install control and safety systems; PLC's, DCS, SCADA, HMI etc
• Programming, modification and management of change
• Liaison with control system suppliers, integrators and contractors
• Support maintenance activities
• Ensure all work meets the highest safety standards

Skills and experience :

• Min HNC in Control / Instrumentation Engineering
• Min 5 of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, ideally chemical or process
• Strong knowledge of PLC configuration and programming, Allen Bradley preferred
• Understanding of design for functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumentation
• Experience of communication protocols including industrial ethernet, Modbus or similar
• A flexible, safety‑first approach to work

Why Join?

Become part of one of the UK’s most respected independent chemical manufacturers, known for its expertise in complex synthesis and niche chemical processes.

With a strong heritage, family-owned culture and commitment to innovation, this company provides the opportunity to grow your career in a hands‑on, process-driven setting where your technical input truly matters.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

Our commitment :

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.