A leading engineering company is seeking an HMI Design Engineer for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) to focus on the design, development, and integration of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for safety-critical control systems. This fully on-site role requires collaboration with control systems, instrumentation, and human factors teams to ensure operator interfaces are safe, intuitive, and compliant with industry standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop operator interfaces and HMI displays for control systems
Apply human factors principles to improve usability and reduce human error
Collaborate with control systems and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless integration
Create mock-ups, prototypes, and layouts for validation and operator testing
Ensure HMI designs comply with functional safety, alarm management, and relevant standards
Support testing, validation, and documentation of HMIs for regulatory and operational approvalRequirements:
Proven experience in HMI design / SCADA / DCS systems
Strong understanding of control systems and instrumentation integration
Knowledge of human factors, usability, and ergonomic principles
Experience with functional safety standards, alarm management, and interface guidelines
Ability to produce mock-ups, prototypes, and design documentation
Strong collaboration and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams
Eligible to work fully on-siteBenefits:
12-month contract with potential for extension (Inside of IR35)
Competitive, negotiable rate
Work on safety-critical control systems
Gain experience across HMI design, human factors, and control systems integration
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams in a structured engineering environment