Controls Engineer: Power Distribution & Automation

Adecco; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Controls Engineer in Gateshead to design, develop, and deliver advanced control systems for power generation and distribution. You'll work with design, production, commissioning, and project teams on technically challenging projects, with a strong emphasis on quality and collaboration.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£65,000), private healthcare, a health cash plan, and generous holiday entitlement, plus ongoing training and clear career progression within a

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
• Experience in a Controls, PLC, Systems, or Automation Engineering role.
• Experience with Rockwell, Schneider, or similar PLC platforms.
• HMI/SCADA development experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for power generation and distribution.
• Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and integrate control equipment and automation systems.
• Produce and review technical documentation, including I/O schedules and control philosophies.
• Interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Support system integration using Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.
• Carry out testing activities and assist commissioning on-site as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical control systems knowledge

Diagnostics and fault finding

Teamwork & communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic/Control Systems/Automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Adecco is recruiting a Controls Engineer in Gateshead to design, develop, and deliver advanced control systems for power generation and distribution. You'll work with design, production, commissioning, and project teams on technically challenging projects, with a strong emphasis on quality and collaboration.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£65,000), private healthcare, a health cash plan, and generous holiday entitlement, plus ongoing training and clear career progression within a