Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC – North West

Samuel Frank Associates; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Controls Engineer knowledgeable in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC, based near Warrington. The role involves office-based work, system configuration responsibilities, and project documentation, along with occasional travel. Candidates should have about 5 years of experience and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in Controls Engineering.
• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC is essential.
• Experience in producing project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system configuration including PLC code and WinCC SCADA configurations.
• Produce project documentation like Functional Design Specifications and operator manuals.
• Mentored by a senior Controls Engineer for professional development.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

C++

PLC communications

Scripting

Job description

North West, near Warrington

Permanent

Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC – Permanent – Near Warrington – £40-45k + overtime for site work

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with Siemens knowledge to join a multi-site specialist Engineering firm with a base near Warrington. The successful Controls Engineer will need to have recent knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal including WinCC. The Controls Engineer role could suit someone with around 5 years experience.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include;

• Recent and demonstrable experience of Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
• The successful Controls Engineer will learn and ultimately be responsible for system configuration, including PLC code and WinCC SCADA configurations to meet project requirements.
• Will be mentored by a seasoned, high calibre Controls Engineer – key to be committed to learning, developing and putting into practice what’s been taught
• Role will be mainly office based
• Produce project documentation including Functional Design Specifications, Project Specific Drawings, Design Risk Assessments, Test Procedures, Operator / Maintenance manuals and Training manuals
• Any knowledge of scripting and/or C++ would be beneficial
• Experience with PLC communications including PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Profinet or ModBus – nice to have
• The Controls Engineer role will involve occasional international travel and therefore applicants should not be subject to any travel restrictions
• It’s estimated the successful Controls Engineer time will be split between working in the office and on site to be 70/30 with 80% of all site work being based in the UK.

The client’s premises are commutable from Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, Stockport and the surrounding areas.

Please apply today for an immediate response.

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