Senior Control Systems Engineer

Morson Edge; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Whitehaven seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, test, and implement advanced industrial control systems. Candidates should have significant experience in project delivery and an engineering degree (min 2:1). This role offers a hybrid working environment and requires proficiency in PLCs and software development tools. The company emphasizes high levels of safety and innovation, and supports continual learning and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in control system design, implementation, testing, and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret electrical system drawings.
• Proficient in technical documentation generation.
• Good understanding of Quality Management System procedures.
• Eligible for security clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Design and program mission-critical innovative solutions.
• Resolve hardware and software challenges as a key team member.
• Supervise assembly and electrical testing of hardware.
• Install and commission solutions on customer sites.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Control system project delivery

Electrical system drawings interpretation

General IT/OT Technologies

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1)

Tools

Siemens PLCs/HMIs/DCS/Drives

Software development and configuration tools

Job description

We have an excellent opportunities for SENIOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERS based in The Eagle Labs, Whitehaven, Cumbria, working on a hybrid basis. The successful candidates will work in a team to design, build, test and implement industrial control systems (both hardware and software), utilising Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software packages and Industrial Network solutions. Configuration of PC software packages to provide user interface and data processing functions. Integration of software packages using standard protocols and custom developed software/scripts. Working across our offices and on client sites throughout the UK if required.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers.
• Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas.
• Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols.
• Develop a thorough understanding of ITI's operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards.
• Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers.
• Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites.
• Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team.
• Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams.
• Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings.
• Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies.
• Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown.
• Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages.
• Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification.
• Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle.
• Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes.
• Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives.
• Nuclear experience preferable but not essential.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks.
• Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites.
• Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution.
• Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills.
• Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations.
• Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence.

VALUES

• Will Deliver what we promise
• Will demand the highest levels of Safety and Security
• Will apply Technical Mastery
• Is committed to Continual Learning
• Can work Collaboratively
• Will challenge the norm to make a difference through Innovation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our people are our best asset and we offer a wide variety of benefits including flexible working options. Full staff package details available on application