NRL is currently recruiting for Control Systems Engineer in Warrington or Cumbria.
Role- Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location- Warrington/Cumbria
Hours of work- 40 hours
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex control and automation projects. Working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, you will take technical responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of PLC, HMI / SCADA-based control systems across the full project lifecycle.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, problem-solving, and mentoring others, while supporting Lead Engineers and Project Managers in delivering high-quality solutions in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
· Deliver detailed design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control systems in line with project requirements.
· Take ownership of assigned control system deliverables, ensuring they are produced to a high technical and quality standard.
· Configure and develop PLC software, control philosophies, and system configurations using industry-standard platforms.
· Develop and deploy simulator applications to support the testing and verification of PLC software.
· Support integration of control systems with electrical, mechanical, and wider engineering disciplines.
Design & Documentation
· Produce comprehensive and high-quality control system documentation including:
o Functional Design Specifications
o Detailed Design Specifications
o Test Specifications
o Rebuild & Recovery Documentation
o Operation & Maintenance Manuals
o Control System Training Material
· Review and check design documentation and software produced by other engineers.
· Interpret and work from engineering design drawings including PLC/SCADA control enclosures, I/O interfacing and marshalling cubicles and operator control panels.
· Support site visits to identify constraints, risks and design impacts.
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