Control Systems Engineer

Proftech Talent; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer. The role requires proficiency in Allen Bradley systems and knowledge of various engineering standards. Responsibilities include diagnosing control system failures, designing safety systems, and promoting workplace safety. Candidates must have a minimum of a HNC in Controls/Electronic/Instrument Engineering and 5 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years practical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Flexible attitude to handle multiple complex jobs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify control system failures.
• Design, specify, and install control systems.
• Review and approve MOC proposals.
• Liaison with control system suppliers and contractors.
• Promote a safe operating culture.
• Assist with development and training in control systems.

Skills

Proficient in configuration and programming of Allen Bradley control systems

Knowledge of BS / IEC standards

Understanding of functional safety design

Familiar with project and engineering documents

Experience with communication protocols

Knowledge of OT Cyber Security and IIOT

Education

HNC in Controls/Electronic/Instrument Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As the Control Systems Engineer, you will need to have / be:

• Proficient in the configuration and programming of Allen Bradley control systems through RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Basic knowledge of BS / IEC 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511 and 62443 standards.
• Good understanding in the design of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Familiar with project and engineering documents including Cause & Effect diagrams, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Electric Schematics, URS, FDS, Datasheets, etc.
• Experience of working on various communication protocols including Industrial Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc. Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT and AI would be a plus.
• Prior understanding of chemicals manufacturing, large scale processes, Hazardous Areas (ATEX) and Intrinsic Safety would be preferred.
• Prior experience of instrumentation engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar engineering drawing tool.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a HNC in Controls/Electronic/Instrument Engineering.
• A further 5 years practical experience, post HNC, in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• The job requires a flexible attitude to deal with multiple complex jobs simultaneously, to meet the required changes in operational priorities.

Role of the Control Systems Engineer:

• Maintenance - Diagnose and rectify control system failures.
• Project work - Design, specification, and installation of control and safety systems (PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, HMI, etc.).
• Management of Change - Review/approval of MOC proposals and subsequent programming and modification of control systems.
• Liaison at all levels inside the Company. Outside contacts typically would include control system suppliers, system integrators and contractors.
• Safety, Health & Environmental - To maintain and promote a safe operating culture within the E&I Department ensuring that in all its aspects of installation and maintenance it operates to the highest levels of safety and meets all legal and statutory requirements, company rules and procedures.
• To assist with the development and training of department resource in control systems.