Controls Engineer

Samuel Frank; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable systems integrator in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Controls Engineer to develop PLC/SCADA software from scratch. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills, and solid documentation experience. Join a growing team with opportunities for training and career progression in a professional working environment. The role involves an 80/20 split of office and on-site work across the North East of England.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional working environment

Support for CHARtERed status

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Controls Engineering.
• Experience with full project lifecycle in a systems integrator environment.
• Ability to produce specifications and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC/SCADA software from scratch.
• Deliver projects from concept through to completion.
• Test and commission systems in operational environments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Strong documentation skills

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

Controls Engineer - Newcastle / North East - System Integrator - Permanent - £55-60k - Office Based

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful North East based systems integrator. Controls Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs will be considered favourably, the company is open to bringing in a new Controls Engineer with experience of Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs though.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer position include:

• Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression as well as personal development
• Successful Controls Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified Controls Engineers
• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
• This role will suit a Controls Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
• Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
• Produce specifications and design documentation
• Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
• 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
• The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
• A Controls Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
• The company is keen to assist Controls Engineers gaining Chartered status
• The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
• Controls Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office location is commutable from the following places in the North East - Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Blyth, Washington and Cramlington.