Industrial Control Systems Engineer (2nd)

Lynx Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment agency is looking for a 2nd Engineer for Industrial Control Systems to support the Lead ICS Engineer. The role involves maintaining and improving industrial control systems and cyber security within a plant environment. Candidates should have an HND in Control & Instrumentation or similar, experience with OT systems including DCS and PLC, and strong fault-finding and analytical skills. This position requires effective collaboration across engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with industrial OT systems, PLC/DCS/SCADA environments, and networking concepts.
• Understanding of industrial cyber security and OT risk management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop expertise in plant OT systems.
• Support OT lifecycle management including upgrades and obsolescence planning.
• Assist in implementing industrial cyber security controls.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Control & Instrumentation expertise

Collaboration across teams

Education

HND in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualification

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

OT security solutions

Job description

Role Overview

The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) 2nd Engineer supports the Lead ICS Engineer in maintaining and improving the plant’s industrial control systems and cyber security framework. The role ensures operational technology (OT) systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop expertise in plant OT systems, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, and server-based control systems (e.g., Siemens S7, ABB 800xA, GE MkVI/MkVIe, T3000).
• Support OT lifecycle management, including upgrades, obsolescence planning, and spare parts strategy.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining industrial cyber security controls in line with regulatory and industry standards.
• Plan and support Control & Instrumentation (C&I) maintenance and projects, particularly during plant outages.
• Investigate plant issues and provide fault finding and technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Support alarm management, risk assessments, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering changes through Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• Work with contractors, procurement, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills & Experience

• HND (or equivalent) in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with industrial OT systems, PLC/DCS/SCADA environments, and networking concepts.
• Understanding of industrial cyber security and OT risk management.
• Strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across engineering, operations, and IT teams.
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIS Directive, or NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Experience with OT security solutions, alarm management, and functional safety.
• NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety qualification..