Control Systems Engineer

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

The Control Systems Engineer role is focused on the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC / HMI control systems in line with approved control narratives and HMI specifications. This requires large amount of communication with predominantly the Engineering team; however, you will also be expected to liaise with Customers, Sales, Procurement and Manufacturing. The role requires ownership of control systems from concept through to commissioning and final handover, including interpretation of specifications, software development, system testing (FAT/SAT), and on-site commissioning.

• 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 preferred)

Interviews are ongoing so apply now.