Controls Engineer – Power Systems, PLC/SCADA Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

25 Days Leave

Company Pension

Training & Development

Career Progression

Diverse Projects

Collaborative Environment

Impact in growing business

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Controls Engineer in Gateshead to design, develop and deliver advanced control systems for power distribution applications. You will program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, configure automation equipment, and produce technical documentation while working closely with design, production and commissioning teams.

The role involves on-site testing, on-site commissioning support, and resolving issues throughout project delivery within a supportive engineering environment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in controls, PLC, systems or automation engineering roles.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for power generation and distribution.
• Programme PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Configure and integrate control equipment and automation systems.
• Produce I/O schedules, control philosophies and functional specs.
• Review electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Support system integration using Modbus, Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
• Test, commission on-site and troubleshoot project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success.
• Provide technical support to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Schneider PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Adecco is hiring a Controls Engineer in Gateshead to design, develop and deliver advanced control systems for power distribution applications. You will program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA, configure automation equipment, and produce technical documentation while working closely with design, production and commissioning teams.

The role involves on-site testing, on-site commissioning support, and resolving issues throughout project delivery within a supportive engineering environment.