Control Systems Engineer – PLC, HMI, SCADA Projects
Location: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering / Automation / Control Systems
The Company
A busy and well-established PLC, HMI, SCADA Control Systems Engineering company is expanding its control software design team. With a strong pipeline of factory automation projects for major manufacturers, they’re looking to add a skilled Control Systems Engineer to their growing team.
The Control Systems Engineer Role
You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of control systems projects—from design through to commissioning. This includes:
* PLC programming from scratch
* HMI configuration (Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley: FTView, ControlLogix; occasional Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC)
* Acceptance testing and commissioning on customer sites, including some overseas travel
* Delivering complete, working control systems with real impact
* This is a hands-on role with opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Paid overtime
* Healthcare
* Bonus scheme
* Pension
* Hybrid working options
* Supportive team environment with sensible working hours
Candidate Profile for the Control Systems Engineer
* Experienced in PLC programming and control software design
* Looking for a step up in responsibility or variety
* Based in or near Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Peterborough, Bedfordshire
* Open to occasional travel and hybrid working
Interested?
If you're an experienced PLC programmer looking for a better life, connect with Mark Burnard. Visit the Hartland Recruitment website for more information or call.
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