Controls Engineer

CDM Recruitment; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

25 days holiday

Company pension

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a team delivering LV switchgear projects across the UK. You will design, develop, integrate, test and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA systems from concept to handover.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and production teams, interpreting electrical diagrams and producing technical documentation while ensuring reliable control solutions meet project requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer.
• Strong electrical background with experience of industrial control systems.
• Experience developing PLC, HMI and/or SCADA applications.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control wiring diagrams.
• Practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a project-focused engineering environment.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or similar PLC platforms would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems.
• Develop software for switchboard control, generator control, ATS schemes, load shedding and energy monitoring applications.
• Configure PLCs, HMIs, protection relays, metering equipment and communication devices.
• Produce control philosophies, I/O schedules, network layouts and technical documentation.
• Carry out internal FAT, client FAT and commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues during manufacture, testing and commissioning.
• Work closely with electrical design, production and test teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support to clients and internal departments.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Fault finding

Industrial control systems

Project collaboration

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Up to £55,000 + Private Healthcare + Health Cash Plan + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to commissioning?

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke low-voltage switchgear, distribution boards, transformers and containerised substations, delivering solutions for industrial, commercial and critical infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Control Systems Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the full project lifecycle, designing, developing, integrating, testing and commissioning control systems for LV switchgear, power management and energy monitoring applications.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider engineering team, you'll develop practical, reliable control solutions while supporting projects from initial concept through to client handover.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems.


• Develop software for switchboard control, generator control, ATS schemes, load shedding and energy monitoring applications.


• Configure PLCs, HMIs, protection relays, metering equipment and communication devices.


• Produce control philosophies, I/O schedules, network layouts and technical documentation.


• Carry out internal FAT, client FAT and commissioning activities.


• Diagnose and resolve control system issues during manufacture, testing and commissioning.


• Work closely with electrical design, production and test teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.


• Provide technical support to clients and internal departments.

Requirements

• Experience as a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer.


• Strong electrical background with experience of industrial control systems.


• Experience developing PLC, HMI and/or SCADA applications.


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control wiring diagrams.


• Practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a project-focused engineering environment.


• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or similar PLC platforms would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package

• Salary up to £55,000


• Private healthcare


• Health cash plan


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Company pension


• Ongoing professional development and training


• Collaborative and supportive working environment


• Excellent long-term career prospects