Control Systems Engineer – PLC/SCADA for Safety-Critical

Matchtech Group; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Control System Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering safety-critical control systems for a large defence contractor. Dreadnought Programme. 12 months, Hybrid working – 2 – 3 days onsite per week (due to programme).

Please note to apply you will need Sole British Nationality due to security clearance on this project. As a Control System Engineer you will lead design, development and integration of software for advanced control and automation systems,

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7-1500, TIA Portal or WinCC OA.
• Experience delivering safety-critical or highly regulated projects.
• Systems integration and software testing experience.
• Ability to work across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for industrial control systems.
• Lead technical decision-making and software architecture activities.
• Develop and configure PLC and SCADA applications.
• Support system integration, testing and commissioning activities.
• Produce and review technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

PLC and SCADA

Siemens S7-1500

TIA Portal

WinCC OA

Software engineering

Stakeholder management

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Honeywell systems

Functional Safety knowledge

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Control System Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering safety-critical control systems for a large defence contractor. Dreadnought Programme. 12 months, Hybrid working – 2 – 3 days onsite per week (due to programme).

Please note to apply you will need Sole British Nationality due to security clearance on this project. As a Control System Engineer you will lead design, development and integration of software for advanced control and automation systems,