Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer to join our client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled EC&I team within a family-owned business, working on a variety of maintenance and project tasks, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the company.

Shifts
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hours per week)

Salary
Dependent on experience (estimated £50,000 - £60,000 per annum)

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

• Access to a stakeholder pension scheme

• Free life assurance cover

• Generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period)

• Voluntary employee medical cash benefit plan

Day-to-Day Duties

• Diagnose and rectify control system failures (maintenance)

• Design, specify, and install control and safety systems (PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, HMI, etc.)

• Review and approve Management of Change (MOC) proposals and implement programming modifications

• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers, system integrators, and contractors

• Maintain a safe operating culture and ensure compliance with all legal, statutory, and company requirements

• Assist in the development and training of department resources in control systems

Essential Skills

• HNC in Controls, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley control systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)

• Knowledge of BS/IEC 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, and 62443 standards

• Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA, and Safety Instrumented Systems

• Familiarity with project and engineering documentation (Cause & Effect diagrams, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Electrical Schematics, URS, FDS, Datasheets)

• Experience with communication protocols (Industrial Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial)

• Flexible approach to managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, large-scale processes, Hazardous Areas (ATEX), and Intrinsic Safety

• Instrumentation engineering experience

• Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT, and AI

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar engineering drawing software

Training Provided
Industry-related training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Control Systems Engineer, apply today or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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