Controls And Automation Engineer

Major Energy Onshore; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to manage projects involving sensor integration and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, proficiency in systems like Siemens TIA Portal, and strong communication skills. This role also includes supporting maintenance teams and leading cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or Mechatronics is preferred.
• Familiar with BS : 7671 18th Edition and standards like PUWER, ATEX, EN IEC, and BS EN 60204.
• Experience with motor control systems including MCCs, DOL, VFD, and soft start.

Responsibilities

• Integrate sensor, machine learning, and predictive analytics systems.
• Manage electrical control and instrumentation projects.
• Support the maintenance team in adopting digital industry technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degree in Automation

Degree in Control Systems

Degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

ABB

Yaskawa

LabVIEW

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Controls and Automation Engineer is available a growing manufacturing company in the Newcastle area

EXCITING ROLE

The role will involve integrating sensor, machine learning and predictive analytics systems, managing electrical control and instrumentation projects, supporting the maintenance team and drive the adoption of digital industry technologies such as IoT, AI, ML etc. You will contribute to the strategic engineering roadmap and train maintenance staff on machine control systems. You will also interpret, generate, and manage electrical engineering drawings and documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, SLDs, cable schedules, load schedules, IO lists, test schedules) and lead cross-functional project teams.

YOUR SKILLS

• A Degree in Electrical &Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or Mechatronics is preferred although good experience in a dedicated role of this field will also be considered.
• Familiar with BS : 7671 18th Edition and have a good knowledge of PUWER, ATEX, EN IEC and BS EN 60204 standards.
• Experience with control systems (ideally Siemens TIA Portal or similar).
• Motor control systems (MCCs, DOL, VFD, soft start).
• Automation simulation software (ABB, Yaskawa etc.).
• Network protocols (PLC and LabVIEW).
• Good problem solving and communication skills with experience of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodology.