Controls Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering critical automation solutions for energy and utilities sectors. You will work across the full project lifecycle from design and software development to testing, commissioning and after-care support.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi platforms, plus experience configuring HMI/SCADA systems and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience across Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi platforms.
• Experience configuring and developing HMI/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of Modbus, Profibus and Ethernet/IP or similar protocols.
• Experience in testing, commissioning and troubleshooting control systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation.
• Develop PLC software for Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar platforms.
• Design, configure and develop HMI/SCADA systems.
• Support full project lifecycle from design through commissioning.
• Perform system integration, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during site installations and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Industrial protocols (Modbus/Profibus/

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or related

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

About the Role

Join a growing engineering company delivering critical engineering and infrastructure solutions to some of the UK's leading Energy and Utilities organisations.

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join an established engineering team, working on a variety of industrial automation and control systems projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong PLC programming experience who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle, from initial design and software development through to testing, commissioning and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects.
• Develop PLC software using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar platforms.
• Design, configure and develop HMI/SCADA systems.
• Support the full project lifecycle, including design, programming, testing and commissioning.
• Carry out system integration, troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Produce technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and operating manuals.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during site installations, upgrades and commissioning.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar automation role.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar platforms.
• Experience developing and configuring HMI systems.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience with control system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline