Controls engineer in West Bromwich

Energy Jobline ZR; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency seeks a Control/Instrumentation Engineer for an industrial manufacturing environment in West Bromwich. Responsibilities include diagnosing control system failures, designing safety systems, and programming Allen Bradley systems. Candidates must have a minimum HNC in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience. The role offers a competitive package with 25 holidays and shifts from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Benefits

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Pension: 3-5%

Life Assurance: 4x salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-HNC experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve failures in control systems.
• Design, specify, and install control and safety systems.
• Review and implement modifications to control systems.
• Configure and program Allen Bradley systems.

Skills

Understanding of functional safety

Familiar with documentation

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Basic knowledge of relevant BS/IEC standards

Competency with AutoCAD or similar tools

Instrumentation engineering background

Education

Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrument Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Summary of the Role

This is a Control/Instrumentation Engineer role in an industrial manufacturing environment. Key aspects of the role include:

Core Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve failures in control systems.

• Projects: Design, specify, and install control and safety systems (PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, HMI).

• Change Management: Review and implement modifications to control systems (MOC).

• Programming: Configure and program Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).

Technical Skills Required

• Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA, Safety Instrumented Systems.

• Familiar with documentation: Cause & Effect diagrams, Loop Drawings, FDS, URS, Schematics.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, etc.).

• Basic knowledge of relevant BS/IEC standards. 61508, 61511.

• OT Cybersecurity, IIOT, and AI familiarity is a plus.

• Competency with AutoCAD or similar tools.

• Instrumentation engineering background is advantageous.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrument Engineering.

• 5+ years post-HNC experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks with flexibility.

Industry Preference

• Chemical manufacturing.

• Large‑scale processes.

• Hazardous Areas (ATEX), Intrinsic Safety.

Package Details

• Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Dayshift)

• Holidays: 25 + 8 bank holidays

• Pension: 3-5%

• Life Assurance: 4x salary

• OT/Shift Allowance: Not guaranteed

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