Senior Control Systems Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Tate Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their team in Rotherham. The role focuses on hands-on PLC and SCADA development, taking ownership of projects and delivering complete automation solutions across varied industries.

You will design, commission and support control systems using Siemens, Rockwell and AVEVA/Wonderware, while producing design documentation and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in control systems engineering or systems integration.
• Hands-on PLC programming with Siemens and/or Rockwell.
• Experience developing SCADA applications, ideally AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform.
• Project delivery from design through commissioning.
• Knowledge of industrial communications (OPC, Modbus, Profinet/Profibus).
• Documentation, fault-finding and customer-facing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission PLC and SCADA control systems from scratch.
• Develop software using Siemens, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley and AVEVA/Wonderware.
• Produce FDS, technical documentation and test procedures.
• Configure and support SCADA systems, networks and protocols.
• Undertake FAT, SAT, site commissioning, troubleshooting and system integration.
• Support control panel and hardware design activities.
• Work with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Take ownership of projects and provide guidance to engineers.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, safety and project requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Industrial automation

Project ownership

Technical leadership

Customer-facing engineering

FAT/SAT testing

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform

Job description

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Chapman Tate Associates is working with an established, independent systems integrator looking to recruit an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join its engineering team in Rotherham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys hands-on PLC and SCADA development, taking ownership of projects and delivering complete automation solutions.

The business works across a variety of industries, providing software, hardware and turnkey control system solutions from initial design and specification through to commissioning and ongoing support.

You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle, working with modern industrial automation technologies and taking a leading role in technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission PLC and SCADA control systems from scratch.
• Develop software using platforms including Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and AVEVA/Wonderware.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS), technical documentation and test procedures.
• Configure and support SCADA systems, industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Undertake FAT, SAT, site commissioning, troubleshooting and system integration.
• Support control panel and hardware design activities.
• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and deliver suitable solutions.
• Take technical ownership of projects and provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet relevant quality, safety and project requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years' experience in control systems engineering, industrial automation or systems integration.
• Strong hands‑on PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens and/or Rockwell.
• Experience developing SCADA applications, ideally using AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform.
• Proven experience delivering projects from design through to commissioning.
• Good knowledge of industrial communications, including OPC, Modbus, Profinet or Profibus.
• Experience with technical documentation, fault‑finding and customer‑facing engineering work.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Particularly Desirable

• AVEVA certification or substantial hands‑on System Platform experience.
• GE CIMPLICITY SCADA experience.
• SCADA server configuration, system architecture and redundancy.
• Functional safety knowledge, including IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
• Experience with control system hardware design.