Controls Engineer – Systems Integrator – North Derbyshire

Samuel Frank Associates; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable systems integrator is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to develop PLC software and manage project lifecycles. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and experience in the process sector. Opportunities for training and career advancement are offered. Commutability from regional towns is an added advantage.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years relevant experience required.
• Experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs is favorable.
• Capability of producing specifications and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch.
• Deliver project lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Test and commission in operational environments.

Skills

PLC programming

Documentation

SCADA systems

Project lifecycle management

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Permanent

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful Derbyshire based systems integrator. Controls Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer position include;

• Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression
• Successful Controls Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified Controls Engineers
• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
• Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
• Produce specifications and design documentation
• Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
• 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
• The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
• A Controls Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
• The company is keen to assist Controls Engineers gaining Chartered status
• This role will suit a Controls Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
• The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
• Controls Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office location is commutable from the following places – Sheffield, Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Worksop and Mansfield.

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