Control Systems Engineer

My client is a rapidly expanding specialist engineering business and they are now looking to recruit an experienced Controls Systems Engineer with PLC programming skills to join the growing team.

• Independent programming of bespoke process control systems using Siemens PLC / HMI programming techniques.
• Reading and understanding of P&IDs, specifications & control narratives.
• Carry out regular design reviews with the team and customer.
• Making modifications to HMI screens and operations in line with internal and external feedback.
• Specification of requirements to allow third parties to design & build Control Panels.
• Ensure designs conform to industry, customer, and company standards, including conformance with CE and UL/CSA approvals.
• Analyse designs using suitable tools.
• Assist with the production of accurate technical documents (such as O&Ms, specifications etc) to suppliers and customers, both internal and external.
• Develop and implement sequenced control logic (e.g. fill, drain, pressure control, interlocked operations).
• Interpret and implement control philosophies from P&IDs, control specifications and functional descriptions.
• Design and configure PLC I/O systems including analogue and digital signals.
• Integrate third-party equipment such as drives, instrumentation and control devices into the PLC system.

• PLC & HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal)
• Ability to debug and fault‑find complex control systems under real operating conditions
• Programming of SCADA systems using WIN CC+ Professional
• Interfacing / handshaking to plant and factory control systems
• Understanding of relevant industry standards
• Control design / component specification / drafting (AutoCAD)