An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a highly specialised manufacturing organisation, supplying products and services to global markets. This is a unique opportunity to work in a niche environment with cutting-edge process controls engineering and instrumentation. An ideal opportunity for skilled Controls Engineers looking for a Monday-Friday role with no travel/time away from home.
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
to£50,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Health + Pension
Site Based - No Travel
Birmingham
Ref: 24953
We are seeking a skilled Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a dedicated process automation team. You will have full responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining control and instrumentation systems across multiple manufacturing lines with a mix of creating systems from concept for brand new lines and creating modifications for existing equipment.
Control & Instrumentation Engineer - The Role:
Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Lead instrumentation & control systems projects for complex manufacturing lines
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.
Control & Instrumentation Engineer - The Person:
The ideal person will have a strong instrumentation bias, with a proven track record of control systems design engineering.
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, this role would be commutable from, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley and surrounding areas.
For further information call John Anderson
AE1