Control Systems Engineer Peterborough

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Peterborough is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to manage the full life cycle delivery of projects with a focus on PLC and SCADA systems. Candidates should have relevant control system experience and a degree in software engineering or electrical qualifications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development and well-being activities.

Benefits

Auto enrolment pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private Health Scheme

Access to Wellbeing programme

Discounted shopping via Perkbox

Quarterly social events

Overtime / expenses scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous control system experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Writing detailed functional design specifications.
• Configuring system architecture and network connections.
• Testing and commissioning of SCADA & PLC software.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Electrical qualifications

Software engineering

Communication skills

Education

Software Engineering Degree

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Wonderware System Platform

Rockwell FTViewSE

Job description

Control Systems Engineer : Peterborough

The company contributes its continued success to their dedicated team, investing significant time and effort into each individual's personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/life balance. The company has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 30 years.

Core skills lie in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation. Their expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows them to offer full turnkey solutions.

The Role

The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. This includes attending meetings with clients to discuss design, surveys, programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of PLC's, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives, and instrumentation products.

Responsibilities

• Writing detailed functional design specifications
• Configuration of system architecture, network connections
• Production, modification, testing, and commissioning of SCADA & PLC software
• UK Site commissioning (which may involve short periods away from home)
• For Lead positions, the ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers to get the best output

Required Skills / Experience

• Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications
• Good verbal and written communication
• Previous control system experience (2 years+)
• Experience of PLC programming of at least one of - Rockwell / Siemens / Mitsubishi PLCs
• OR Experience of SCADA development of at least one of - Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FTViewSE, WinCC, ClearSCADA, Iconics
• Clean UK Driving License
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Desirable Skills

• Tender/Quote experience and Commercial understanding
• 17th or 18th Edition wiring Regulations City & Guilds 2382
• Panel design and manufacture or electrical installation experience (using CAD or ePLAN)

Package

• Competitive salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Rising to 30 after 5 years service)
• Company bonus scheme (after 1 year service)
• Private Health Scheme (invited to join after 1 year service)
• Access to their Wellbeing programme
• Access to Perkbox, giving employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema, and holidays
• Quarterly social events and team building days
• Overtime / expenses scheme

Full-time position - Hours 08:30 - 17:15 - Monday to Thursday and 08:30 - 16:00 on Fridays