Control Systems Engineer - Sheffield

CBSbutler Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sheffield is seeking a Software Delivery Engineer to own the software delivery for control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC application development skills and experience in creating comprehensive technical documentation. Key responsibilities include integrating field systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across various industries, including utilities and pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years delivering control software across full lifecycle.
• Experience with multi-vendor PLCs and integration.
• Evidence of software craftsmanship: clean code, modular design.

Responsibilities

• Own software delivery for control systems.
• Develop PLC applications and SCADA/HMI screens.
• Write and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Control software delivery

PLC applications development

Technical documentation

Integration of field and plant systems

Standards compliance (S88/S95, GAMP 5)

Collaboration with teams

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own software delivery for control systems: architecture, coding, code reviews, simulation/emulation, and test automation.
• Develop PLC applications (IEC 61131-3-Structured Text, FBD, ladder where appropriate) and SCADA/HMI screens with modular, reusable patterns.
• Write and maintain technical docs: URS, FDS/SDS, test scripts, FAT/SAT packs, and handover materials.
• Integrate field and plant systems: OPC UA, Modbus/TCP, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, MQTT; interface to historians/MES.
• Apply standards and quality: S88/S95, GAMP 5 (pharma), IEC 61511/61508 (functional safety), and good software engineering practices (version control, branching, CI).
• Collaborate with process, electrical, and validation teams; provide limited on-site support for commissioning of software you wrote.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years delivering control software (design + coding) across full lifecycle (spec → code → test → release).
• Multi-vendor PLC experience and comfort picking up new stacks.
• Solid grasp of comms and integration (OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Profinet/EtherNet-IP).
• Evidence of software craftsmanship: clean code, modular design, unit/functional testing, proper source control.
• Clear, concise documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Domain experience in utilities/water, nuclear, pharmaceutical (GxP), or food & beverage (HACCP).
• Safety and validation exposure (SIL, URS/FDS, CSV/validation test).
• Data and reporting integrations (MES/LIMS, OEE, SQL).
• Security awareness for industrial networks.

Looking forward to speaking to you tomorrow morning.

Regards,