Controls System Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Adecco is representing a growing engineering organisation in Gateshead seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and deliver advanced control systems across industrial applications. You will work with design, production, commissioning and project teams to provide high-quality solutions.

The role covers full project lifecycle from concept to testing, with ownership and variety. A strong benefits package and clear progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a Controls, PLC, or Automation Engineering position.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems within an industrial environment.
• Experience with Rockwell, Schneider, or similar PLC platforms.
• HMI and/or 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 applications.
• Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and integrate control equipment and automation systems.
• Produce and review technical documentation including I/O schedules, control philosophies, and functional specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support system integration using protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP.
• Carry out testing activities and support commissioning on-site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Electrical control systems

HMI/SCADA

Electrical drawings

Industrial protocols

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Electronic Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Controls Engineer

Gateshead

£45,000 - £65,000 Private Healthcare Health Cash Plan Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time

Drive Innovation in Power & Control Systems

Are you a Controls Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while enjoying excellent career development and a market-leading benefits package?

We're partnering with a successful and growing engineering organisation that designs and delivers advanced power distribution and control systems for industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure sectors. With significant investment, a strong project pipeline, and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the business.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing and commissioning, giving you genuine ownership and variety in your work.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Diverse and technically interesting projects
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of innovative control systems. Working closely with design, production, commissioning, and project teams, you'll help deliver high-quality solutions for a range of complex engineering applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for power generation and distribution applications
• Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Configure and integrate control equipment and automation systems
• Produce and review technical documentation including I/O schedules, control philosophies, and functional specifications
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Support system integration using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP
• Carry out testing activities and support commissioning on-site when required
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a Controls, PLC, or Automation Engineering position
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems within an industrial environment
• Experience with, Rockwell, Schneider, or similar PLC platforms
• HMI and/or 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

Desirable Experience

• Power generation, energy, or power distribution experience
• Generator control and load management systems
• Control and protection systems
• AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software
• Previous commissioning experience
• 18th Edition qualification

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.