Control Systems Engineer
📍 Location: West Midlands
🕓 Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm)
💷 Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Role
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Control Systems Engineer to join our Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) team in West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on problem-solving and enjoys working on complex automation and control systems within a busy manufacturing environment. You'll be an essential part of our site engineering team, supporting the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of our control systems. Reporting directly to the Electrical & Instrumentation Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining, developing, and upgrading control and safety systems across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and troubleshoot control system issues to ensure plant uptime and reliability.
* Design, specify, and install control and safety systems, including PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, and HMI.
* Manage system changes by reviewing, approving, and implementing modifications under formal Management of Change (MOC) processes.
* Collaborate effectively across departments and liaise with control system suppliers, system integrators, and contractors.
* Ensure safety and compliance, promoting a strong safety culture in all installation and maintenance work.
* Support and train team members on control systems and best engineering practices.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience with Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
* A solid understanding of functional safety, including SIL, LOPA, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
* Familiarity with standards such as BS/IEC 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, and 62443.
* Experience producing and interpreting engineering documentation (Cause & Effect Diagrams, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Schematics, URS/FDS, Datasheets, etc.).
* Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc.).
* Awareness of OT Cyber Security, IIoT, or AI applications (advantageous).
* Previous exposure to chemical or large-scale manufacturing environments preferred.
* Experience in Hazardous Areas (ATEX) and Intrinsic Safety desirable.
* Competence in AutoCAD or similar engineering drawing tools.
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC in Controls, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
* At least 5 years' post-HNC experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* A flexible, proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (based on experience).
* 25 days' holiday plus all UK bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Free life assurance cover (after qualifying period).
* Generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period).
* Voluntary employee medical cash plan.
* A supportive, safety-focused environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
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