Controls Systems Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Telford is looking for a Controls Systems Engineer. The role involves PLC coding, system development, and customer training with a salary up to £55,000. The engineer will handle the full lifecycle of control system development, offer troubleshooting, and travel both locally and internationally. Essential skills include programming with Allen Bradley, and the position provides excellent potential for growth in a stimulating technical environment.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in PLC programming with Allen Bradley.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA system design and development.
• Background in software, hardware, and systems development within automation.

Responsibilities

• Writing and developing PLC code using Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms.
• Commissioning automated systems both in the UK and worldwide.
• Delivering customer training and providing remote technical support.

Skills

PLC programming with Allen Bradley

Technical problem solving

Customer facing communication

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Ignition systems

Job description

Overview

Controls Systems Engineer – Telford – Permanent – up to circa £55,000 per annum (experience dependant) – Monday to Friday (DAYS).

We’re supporting an innovative engineering business that partners with customers worldwide to deliver advanced automated systems and solve complex control challenges.

This is a varied and technically stimulating position involving UK and overseas travel, where you’ll work on the full lifecycle of control system development, from coding and testing through to commissioning and training.

If you’re driven, solutions focused and enjoy working with cutting edge automation technologies, this role offers excellent scope for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Writing and developing PLC code using Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms (essential)
• Programming and configuring Siemens S7 / TIA Portal systems
• Developing structured ladder logic, function blocks and statement lists
• Setting up industrial communication networks such as EtherNet, Modbus and Profibus
• Configuring AC/DC drives, inverters and motion control equipment
• Applying advanced control strategies including PID loops for flow, level, pressure, temperature and humidity
• Performing hardware and software testing and validation
• Commissioning automated systems both in the UK and worldwide
• Delivering customer training and providing remote technical support
• Developing both PLC and robot control software
• Fault finding, diagnostics and resolving technical issues
• Working safely and professionally within company procedures and risk assessments

Requirements

• PLC programming with Allen Bradley (this is essential)
• PLC/SCADA system design and development
• Software, hardware and systems development within automation
• Experience with Ignition systems desirable but not required
• Commissioning automated machinery or control systems
• Technical problem solving and customer facing communication

Process and Diversity

The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

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