Controls Project Engineer
Controls Project Engineer sought for an established automation and drives engineering business, delivering complex control system upgrades and bespoke solutions across a wide range of industrial sectors. This role is site‑focused, supporting customers primarily across the North East, with office‑based work when not on customer sites.
Salary £45‑50k + Pool Van/Mileage, paid overtime, call‑out allowance, BUPA, life assurance, flexible hours. County Durham. Ref: 25128.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for delivering controls projects from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on upgrading legacy systems and designing modern Siemens‑based solutions from scratch.
Key duties include:
* Upgrading older Siemens and Rockwell‑based systems to Siemens S7‑1500 with integrated Siemens safety.
* Designing and programming Siemens TIA Portal systems.
* Working on large‑scale process equipment such as steel processing systems, test cells, plastic film winding, drive winders, tensioners, power cells, cable and wire winding machinery.
* Site commissioning, fault finding, and customer support.
Projects are varied, hands‑on, and technically challenging — ideal for someone who enjoys seeing a system through end‑to‑end.
The Person
Requirements:
* 5+ years’ experience as a Control Systems Engineer within manufacturing/industry.
* Fully conversant with Siemens TIA Portal and able to design systems from scratch.
* Experience upgrading legacy PLC and safety systems preferred.
* Comfortable working on customer sites and being flexible when required.
* Experience with MV/HV systems or a strong desire to develop in this area.
* Demonstrate Siemens capability during the process (examples of previous work encouraged).
Location: County Durham, commutable from Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Hartlepool, Seaham, Washington, Newton Aycliffe, Redcar and surrounding.
For further information call Sarah Clarke.
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