Role: Control System Engineer
Location: Southampton
Salary: Up to £50,000
We are looking for a skilled Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support control systems for industrial and process-based applications. The role will involve working across the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and ongoing system support.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain control systems for industrial automation projects
Produce and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA software in line with project requirements
Develop functional design specifications, control philosophies, and documentation
Configure and integrate instrumentation, sensors, drives, and field devices
Carry out system testing, FAT and SAT activities, and support commissioning on site
Diagnose and resolve control system faults, providing technical support to operations
Ensure all control systems comply with relevant safety standards, legislation, and best practices
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project delivery
Skills and experience:
Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer within an industrial or automation environment
Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi)
Experience with HMI and SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk)
Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience with variable speed drives, motion control, and servo systems
Package:
25 days holidays + bank holidays
Company pension
Private healthcare
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