Controls Systems Engineer — Royston, UK (site based)
Responsibilities
* Design, install, manage and/or maintain equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems used to monitor and control plant systems at Royston.
* Fault find, test logic coding and implement changes to the existing Controls infrastructure in line with actions arising from MOC requests.
* Attend HAZOP studies / PHA’s as a Software and Controls representative.
* Provide Software and Controls input for projects at the site, including modifications to existing systems or new installations.
* Support project teams at initial design stages to advise on the selection of software and controls equipment to improve plant reliability and maintainability.
* Implement and continually review the controls strategy to meet current and future business needs.
* Implement recognised standards for alarm management and safety‑related control functions to deliver process safety.
* Lead completion of software‑related breakdowns and reactive plant support.
* Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the controls network infrastructure, including: server health monitoring; data replication/backup verifications; database administration for IACS.
Qualifications
* Hold a formal Electronic/Controls qualification such as a Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent recognised training.
* Strong hands‑on experience with PLC programming, modification and fault‑finding across Rockwell Automation (Control Logix, CompactLogix) and Omron (CS1/CJ series) platforms.
* Proficiency in Studio 5000 / RS Logix 5000 for Rockwell systems and CX‑Programmer for Omron systems.
* Competence in commissioning, testing and maintaining industrial control systems in a live production environment.
* Experience integrating PLCs with SCADA/HMI systems, including Intouch (Wonderware), Ignition (Inductive Automation) and FactoryTalk View SE/ME (Rockwell).
* Skill in diagnosing communication issues across Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus and Omron FINS networks.
* Expert knowledge of PLC systems — preferred Omron and Allen‑Bradley.
* Expert knowledge of SCADA systems — preferred Wonderware (Intouch) and Inductive Automation’s (Ignition) SCADA packages.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com.
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