Senior Controls Engineer: Siemens PCS7 & S7 PLCs

AM Global; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain PCS7 and S7 PLC-based control systems within our EC&I team.

You will troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime, collaborate across functions to optimize processes, and lead commissioning activities with start-up support.

The role emphasizes compliance with COMAH and IEC standards, with opportunities to coach technicians and engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification and/or relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process control and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement control strategies for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical support, coaching and knowledge sharing to engineers, technicians and plant operators.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and risk assessments, including LOPA.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control systems and modifications.
• Implement and manage OT cybersecurity measures to protect control systems per IEC 62443.
• Develop and maintain safety programming on PCS7 per IEC 61511.
• Manage alarm systems per IEC 62682 for effective operator response.
• Lead commissioning activities, system testing, validation, and start-up support.
• Carry out other duties as directed by EC&I Engineering Leader

Skills

Siemens PCS7

S7 PLCs

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems

Job description

AM Global in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain PCS7 and S7 PLC-based control systems within our EC&I team.

You will troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime, collaborate across functions to optimize processes, and lead commissioning activities with start-up support.

The role emphasizes compliance with COMAH and IEC standards, with opportunities to coach technicians and engineers.