An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation, one of the leaders in their field for over 100 years, supplying products and services to global markets.
Control Systems Engineer
£50,000-£55,000+ 33 Days Holiday + Health + Pension
Birmingham
Ref: 24953
The Role
* Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
* Program and modify Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and associated hardware.
* Integrate process instrumentation, drives, and control networks into existing and new systems.
* Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues and implementing effective solutions.
* Lead or support control system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects.
* Liaise with internal departments, system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
* Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
* Support training and development of team members in control systems engineering.
The Person
* Proven experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
* Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.
* Competent with control documentation (Cause & Effect, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Schematics, FDS, etc.).
* Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, IIoT, and AI beneficial.
* Background in chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing, ideally within hazardous areas (ATEX) beneficial.
* Experience in instrumentation engineering and AutoCAD proficiency advantageous.
* Flexible approach to managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities.
* Located in the Birmingham area; commutable from Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley and surrounding areas.
For further information call John Anderson.
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