Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

JAM Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process engineering firm seeks a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer for a hybrid role involving design and customer support. This position offers a balance of project delivery and troubleshooting, requiring strong technical skills and independence. Ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem-solving and seek variety in their work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical/control design or automation.
• Clean UK driving licence required.
• Able to manage site visits and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for fans, pumps, and valves.
• Support commissioning and customer site handover.
• On-site testing and troubleshooting of control systems.

Skills

Electrical Control Design

PLC Understanding

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPlan

MS Office

Job description

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Hybrid (Ilkley + Some UK Travel)

An established process engineering firm is looking for a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join their team. This is a hybrid role with a 50/50 split between project delivery and customer support, offering variety and technical depth.

The Role

Capital Projects

• Design control systems for fans, pumps, valves, dampers, and instrumentation

• Specify and manage subcontractors for panel build, software, and installation

• Ensure electrical compliance with EN60204, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061

• Support commissioning and handover on customer sites

• Produce documentation including FDS, schematics, cable schedules and panel layouts

Customer Support

• On-site testing, calibration and troubleshooting of control systems

• Maintain support contracts and respond to breakdowns and service calls

• Regular UK travel to customer sites, with flexibility on working location

Requirements

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

• 3+ years in electrical/control design or automation

• Strong understanding of PLCs, VSDs, and safety systems

• Experience producing technical documentation from P&IDs and I/O lists

• Able to manage site visits, testing, and commissioning

• Clean UK driving licence

Nice to Have

• Experience in thermal processes, printing, food, or paper industries

• Familiar with MS Office and electrical design software (AutoCAD, EPlan, etc.)

• Confident working independently and with clients directly

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys both design and real-world problem solving. If you're after variety, ownership, and solid technical challenges - get in touch.