Controls and Instrumention Engineer

Job Description

ALTEN is seeking a talented Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge industrial systems within an innovative engineering environment.

This is a highly practical, hands-on position focused on the assembly, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of bespoke industrial equipment and test facilities. You'll be involved in building and supporting brand-new systems throughout their design, development, and validation phases.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in bringing first-of-a-kind test rigs and control systems to life, helping drive projects from concept through to operation.

• Location:
  London
• On Site:
  Onsite
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the installation, wiring, and integration of industrial control and instrumentation systems.
• Assist with the development and commissioning of new test stands and engineering equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues during development and testing activities.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform system validation, fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis.
• Support hardware integration activities and ensure systems are operating safely and effectively.
• Work closely with design, test, and development engineers to improve system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to commissioning, verification, and acceptance testing activities.
• Participate in occasional international commissioning and site support activities.

Required Skills:

• Experience working as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, or Automation Engineer within an industrial environment.
• Strong hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Proven experience with PLC-based control systems
  , including commissioning, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hardware integration.
• Experience working with SCADA systems for system monitoring, control, and fault investigation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience with panel wiring, field instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware.
• Strong fault-finding and debugging skills across electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial control system standards and engineering best practices.
• Comfortable working in a highly practical engineering environment where equipment is being developed, tested, and refined.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or
  equivalent
  military experience
  .
• Exposure to PLC programming, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Experience supporting prototype systems, R&D facilities, pilot plants, or test rigs.
• Experience with commissioning complex industrial systems.
• Previous international commissioning or site support experience.

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military…