Control Systems Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation, one of the leaders in their field for over 100 years, supplying products and services to global markets.

Control Systems Engineer

£50,000 - £55,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Health + Pension

Birmingham

Ref: 24953

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Program and modify Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and associated hardware.
• Integrate process instrumentation, drives, and control networks into existing and new systems.
• Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead or support control system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects.
• Liaise with internal departments, system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Support training and development of team members in control systems engineering.

Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

• Proven experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
• Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Competent with control documentation (Cause & Effect, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Schematics, FDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, IIoT, and AI beneficial.
• Background in chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing, ideally within hazardous areas (ATEX) beneficial.
• Experience in instrumentation engineering and AutoCAD proficiency advantageous.
• Flexible approach to managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities.

Located in the Birmingham area, this role would be commutable from; Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley and surrounding areas.

For further information call John Anderson

AE1