Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Siemens, SCADA/HMI

Dahlia Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Automation / Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a fast-growing renewables business in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in industrial automation and be proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC. Responsibilities include developing control solutions, designing SCADA applications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities across the project lifecycle from design to commissioning, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in industrial automation or process control.
• Proficient in developing control system software from scratch.
• Experience with ATEX compliance and hazardous area controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and control solutions using Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC.
• Design and deploy SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition Perspective.
• Conduct fault-finding, site troubleshooting, and system diagnostics.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Control system troubleshooting

SCADA/HMI development

Electrical systems competency

Industrial cybersecurity

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens WinCC

Ignition Perspective

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Automation / Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a fast-growing renewables business in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in industrial automation and be proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC. Responsibilities include developing control solutions, designing SCADA applications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities across the project lifecycle from design to commissioning, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.