Control Systems Engineer
Lydney
Permanent
We are currently working with a global engineering business who are looking to appoint a Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of industrial control and safety systems across automated production lines.
This is a hands-on role focused on PLC programming, functional safety integration, systems improvement, and on-site commissioning within a manufacturing environment. You will act as the technical lead for PLC, SCADA and safety systems across automated cells and production lines, working closely with production and maintenance teams to maximise uptime, safety and performance.
Control Systems Engineer Benefits:
· Salary of £55,000 based upon experience
· Hours: Monday – Friday (Days – no shift work)
· 33 days holiday per annum (including statutory bank holidays).
· Generous pension scheme.
· Private medical insurance.
· Life Assurance.
· Annual bonus (discretionary).
· Telephone support for wellbeing
· Income protection.
· Healthshield cash back plan for medical expenses e.g., optical, dentistry.
· Support with physiotherapy and dentistry.
· Retail discounts.
Control Systems Engineer Role and Responsibilities
PLC & Controls Engineering
· Program, modify and test PLC systems (Siemens TIA/Step7 essential; Mitsubishi/Beckhoff advantageous)
· Develop ladder logic and STL programming
· Integrate motion/drive systems and fieldbus networks (Profinet/CC-Link)
· Troubleshoot PLC, sensor and drive faults
· Design and implement safety architectures (light curtains, interlocks, scanners, safety PLCs)
· Develop safety logic including safe states, zoning, E-stops and reset logic
· Produce and maintain safety documentation aligned to ISO 13849 / IEC 62061, support validation and proof testing
· Develop HMI/SCADA systems, alarms, diagnostics and dashboards
· Integrate automated cells into plant networks and performance systems
· Improve visibility of faults and system performance
· Deliver projects from URS and functional spec through FAT/SAT and final handover
· Plan and execute upgrades and repairs with minimal production downtime
· Support commissioning and handover to operations
· Lead root cause analysis and structured fault finding, implement system upgrades to improve safety, throughput and maintainability
· Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives
· Maintain version control and change management records
· Produce and update AutoCAD drawings
Control Systems Engineer Essential Experience/Qualifications required
· Proven PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal required)
· Strong ladder logic programming skills
· Experience commissioning automated industrial systems
· Functional safety integration experience (safety relays, interlocks, scanners etc.)
· HMI/SCADA development experience
· Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
· HNC in Electrical / Controls / Mechatronics (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
· Mitsubishi GX Developer or Beckhoff experience
· Experience with ProfiSafe, TwinSafe, Pilz or SICK systems
· Industrial manufacturing environment experience
· 18th Edition knowledge
· Apprenticeship background
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
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