Control Systems Engineer – PLC/DCS & Safety Upgrades

ASC Connections; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to optimize and maintain critical control systems. The role includes responsibilities such as fault-finding and project delivery, requiring strong programming skills, particularly in Allen Bradley software. With a competitive salary range of £50-55K, the position offers 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development and technical challenges in a stable work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Optional medical cash plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong programming skills with Allen Bradley software.
• Solid understanding of functional safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical control systems within the EC&I team.
• Drive upgrades across multiple control platforms.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and suppliers.

Skills

Strong Allen Bradley programming (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk)

Solid grasp of functional safety (SIL, LOPA, SIS)

Experience with industrial communications (Ethernet, Modbus, Profinet)

Ability to interpret engineering documents and drawings

Education

HNC+ in Controls/Electronics/Instrumentation

Job description

A highly respected chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to optimize and maintain critical control systems. The role includes responsibilities such as fault-finding and project delivery, requiring strong programming skills, particularly in Allen Bradley software. With a competitive salary range of £50-55K, the position offers 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development and technical challenges in a stable work environment.