Senior Control Systems Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading system integrator in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer. The role involves programming PLC and SCADA systems, supporting network designs, and ensuring quality throughout the software lifecycle. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

Employee Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Professional Membership Fees paid

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in control systems/automation applications.
• Proven experience in developing PLC and SCADA software for major manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Involved in programming PLC/SCADA control systems.
• Support network designs using protocols like Modbus RTU/TCP.
• Full software/systems lifecycle involvement from design to testing.

Skills

Programming PLC

SCADA control systems

Network design

System integration

Job description

Vacancy Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Salary: £45000 - £55000 per annum Start Date: 2025-05-19 REF: J91983845 Contact Name: Ben Evans Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago Senior Systems Engineer
Full time - Permanent
Location - Sheffield

What's in it for you?
·£45k to £55k basic salary
·25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year
·Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days from home per week
·Flexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays
·Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee
·Employee Health Cash Plan
·Life assurance
·Professional Membership Fees paid for

What you'll be doing:
·You'll be involved in programming PLC / SCADA control systems.
·You'll be involved throughout the whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures) specifically production of design specifications and Test Specifications
·You'll produce and support network designs, using network protocols such as serial networks and system integration Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC Classic, OPC UA, Profibus/ProfiNet PA/DP / topology / server redundancy

Where will you be doing it?
Our client is a leading system integrator that was founded over 50 years ago.

What you'll need:
·You'll need a minimum of 5 years relevant experience preferably in control systems / automation applications,
·You'll have proven experience in developing PLC and SCADA software for major manufacturers e.g. Rockwell, GE, Siemens, Schneider, Triconex.



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