Control Systems Engineer Location: Kent / South East England Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time Working Pattern: Predominantly office-based, with occasional site visits PLC Programming | SCADA | Industrial Automation Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Control Systems Engineer for an established engineering business delivering automation and control systems projects across heavy industry, manufacturing and industrial process plants. We're looking for someone who can independently write PLC software, develop HMI/SCADA systems and deliver control system projects from design through to commissioning. This is a software-focused engineering position, rather than an electrical maintenance or installation role. The Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you will: * Design, write and modify PLC programmes for industrial machinery and automated processes. * Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems. * Work with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLC platforms. * Upgrade legacy control systems and convert existing programmes. * Develop ladder logic, sequences, interlocks and automation functions. * Integrate PLCs with drives, instrumentation and industrial networks. * Diagnose and resolve PLC software and control system faults. * Support SQL/database integration where required. * Produce technical documentation and support FAT/SAT testing. * Commission and troubleshoot control systems at customer sites. What We're Looking For Essential: * Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer. * Strong hands-on PLC programming experience, including writing and modifying programmes independently. * Experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Schneider control systems. * Practical HMI/SCADA development experience. * Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications. * Experience delivering industrial automation projects and commissioning control systems. Desirable: * Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000. * WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA or Ignition SCADA. * SQL and industrial database integration. * Legacy PLC upgrades and system migrations. * Experience in aggregates, concrete, asphalt, manufacturing or heavy process environments. What's on Offer? * £55,000–£65,000 basic salary, depending on experience. * Permanent position within an established engineering business. * Varied industrial automation and controls projects. * Opportunity to take ownership of PLC and SCADA development. * Predominantly office-based working with project commissioning visits. Apply Today If you're a Control Systems Engineer with genuine PLC programming and SCADA development experience, and full right to work in the UK, we'd like to hear from you. Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role
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