Controls Engineer IIII; Siemens PCS

A leading engineering and systems integration organisation is seeking a Controls Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of industrial automation experience to support the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of advanced control systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering automation solutions across complex industrial and mission-critical environments, with a strong emphasis on Siemens PCS 7 Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process automation, and plant operations.

The Controls Engineer will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and end users to develop reliable, scalable, and high-performance automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, system reliability, and process safety.

• Design, develop, configure, and implement Siemens PCS 7 control system applications.
• Create and maintain control system architecture, functional design specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop and modify DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform system integration, I/O validation, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues during installation, startup, and ongoing operations.
• Interface with operations, maintenance, process, and project engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Configure industrial communication networks and integrate third-party systems and equipment.
• Support upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management of existing Siemens automation platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to junior engineers and plant personnel when required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or process control systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Siemens PCS 7.
• Experience with Siemens automation technologies including:
  • PCS 7
  • TIA Portal
  • WinCC
• Experience with commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field support activities.
• Strong understanding of process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial control networks.
• Experience developing technical documentation, control narratives, and functional specifications.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control drawings, and process documentation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with in manufacturing, data centres, utilities, water/wastewater, transportation, pharmaceuticals, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards and secure industrial control system design.
• Familiarity with ISA‑88, ISA‑95, and IEC standards.

• Strong ownership mentality and the ability to work independently.
• Experience delivering automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work directly with customers, operations teams, and project managers.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a Controls Engineer who enjoys working on complex automation projects and wants to contribute to the development of advanced industrial control systems using Siemens PCS 7 technology.