Senior Rockwell PLC/SCADA Automation Lead

Osprey Engineering Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd seeks a Principal Process Automation Software Engineer in Peterborough to lead design, development and delivery of PLC-based automation on the Rockwell platform. You will mentor engineers and drive projects from requirements to commissioning at customer sites.

The role demands 10+ years with Rockwell controls, strong leadership, and a solid background in process automation. On-site work in Peterborough with compliance to ISO standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming.
• Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE (SCADA/HMI).
• Extensive project background, leading design, testing and commissioning of process control systems.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers.
• Electrical engineering degree or apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Experience working to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Based within commuting distance of Peterborough.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across process automation projects, setting software standards and best practice.
• Mentor and develop engineers, reviewing their designs and code.
• Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, project engineers and design teams.
• Lead PLC and SCADA software development on the Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View SE platforms.
• Design and implement control logic for process automation systems, integrating field instrumentation.
• Configure, test and optimise automation software to improve process performance.
• Deliver project-specific design and engineering tasks on time and to a high standard.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations and customer specifications.
• Lead testing and commissioning of project deliverables, including on-site commissioning and post-installation support.
• Produce clear technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Comply with all QHSE regulations, company policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of control systems.
• Support colleagues and the wider needs of the business.

Skills

Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogixPLC

Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalkView

Mentoring engineers

Technical leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical engineering degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd seeks a Principal Process Automation Software Engineer in Peterborough to lead design, development and delivery of PLC-based automation on the Rockwell platform. You will mentor engineers and drive projects from requirements to commissioning at customer sites.

The role demands 10+ years with Rockwell controls, strong leadership, and a solid background in process automation. On-site work in Peterborough with compliance to ISO standards is expected.