Job Description
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Sheffield
Hybrid
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Long service benefits
We are working with a highly regarded UK engineering business delivering complex mechanical handling and related systems into defence, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure and specialist industrial environments.
They are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the development and commissioning of PLC and control software for advanced industrial systems.
The Role
This is a hands on senior position combining software design, PLC programming and on site commissioning. You will lead a small software team and take technical ownership across the full lifecycle from concept through to test facility validation and client site commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of control software for industrial automation systems
• Programme and configure Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix
• Develop and integrate HMI and SCADA systems
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams
• Commission systems both in house and on client sites
• Troubleshoot real time integration issues across software and hardware
• Ensure compliance with safety critical standards
• Produce clear technical documentation and testing records
Experience Required
• Strong background in industrial automation or control systems
• Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC experience essential
• Experience with motors, drives and large mechanical systems
• Proficiency in structured text, ladder logic and relevant control programming languages
• Experience commissioning machinery in real world environments
• Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
Security screening will be required upon offer.
Advantages:
• Experience with cranes, large motive machinery or heavy materials handling systems
• Background in nuclear, defence or heavy engineering sectors