Straight-line Civils are currently hiring a control systems engineer in West Bromwich Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands Department: EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) Reporting To: Electrical and Instrumentation Manager Salary: £55,000 Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced industrial environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join our EC&I team with an immediate start. This is a key role within the department, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing control and safety systems across a complex, large-scale manufacturing site. Key Responsibilities * Maintenance: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in control systems. * Projects: Design, specify, and install control and safety systems including PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms. * Management of Change (MOC): Review and approve proposals; program and modify control systems accordingly. * Liaison: Work collaboratively across all internal departments and with external stakeholders such as system integrators, suppliers, and contractors. * Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all work is compliant with statutory regulations and company procedures. * Training: Support the development of team members in control system technologies and best practices. Skills & Experience * Proven experience in configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View). * Solid understanding of BS / IEC standards including 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, 62443. * Competence in functional safety design, SIL, LOPA, and SIS. * Ability to interpret and work from project documentation such as Cause & Effect diagrams, Control Philosophies, Schematics, URS, FDS, and datasheets. * Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc.). * Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT, and AI is advantageous. * Experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous areas (ATEX), and intrinsic safety is desirable. * Prior exposure to instrumentation engineering would be a plus. * Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drawing software. Qualifications * Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering. * At least 5 years' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. What They Offer * Competitive salary based on experience * 25 days paid holiday all UK Bank Holidays * 40-hour work week (Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 4:30pm) * Free life assurance cover (after qualifying period) * Generous sick pay scheme (after qualifying period) * Access to a stakeholder pension scheme * Optional employee medical cash benefit plan