Controls Systems Engineer

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm based in Telford is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to lead in PLC programming and system commissioning. The role involves developing PLC code on Allen Bradley platforms and working on the full lifecycle of control systems. Candidates must have strong problem-solving skills and customer-facing experience. This position includes travel and offers significant opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in PLC programming with Allen Bradley.
• Proficiency in PLC/SCADA system design and development.
• Experience in commissioning automated machinery or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop PLC code using Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms.
• Program and configure Siemens S7 / TIA Portal systems.
• Commission automated systems both in the UK and worldwide.

Skills

PLC programming with Allen Bradley

Technical problem solving

Customer-facing communication

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens S7

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. They are seeking an experienced Controls Systems Engineer to join their team, taking a lead role in PLC programming, system commissioning, advanced control techniques and customer support. This is a varied and technically stimulating role involving UK and overseas travel, working on the full lifecycle of control system development from coding and testing through to commissioning and training. 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

Qualifications

• PLC programming with Allen Bradley (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

Application process

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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. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your job search.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and operations recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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