At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of advanced PLC-based control systems.
- Company: Specialist engineering business with decades of expertise in control systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70k, BUPA, life assurance, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a chance to mentor fellow engineers.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on innovative projects that shape the future of automation.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and 5+ years of PLC control systems experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Principal/Senior Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering business with decades of expertise delivering advanced control systems.
Working on technically challenging projects from tender through to commissioning, you'll take a leading role in the design, development and delivery of bespoke Rockwell PLC-based control systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting the continued evolution of innovative control technologies.
The Role:
- Lead the design, development and implementation of PLC-based control systems
- Produce functional design specifications, software architectures, hardware designs, networking documentation and interface specifications
- Develop, test and validate control system software, ensuring solutions meet customer, safety and quality requirements
- Support projects throughout the full life cycle, from tendering and detailed design through to FAT, SAT, commissioning and customer handover
- Provide technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing, project delivery and commissioning activities
- Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality control system solutions
- Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, installation, commissioning and post-project technical support
- Contribute to continuous improvement, technical standards and the development of future control system products
- Provide technical support to business development activities, customer meetings and project bids
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Control, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience developing PLC-based industrial control systems
- Experience designing hardware and software for gas turbine control or fuel systems
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming, control system architecture and industrial networking
- Previous commissioning and site installation experience
- Experience producing technical documentation including Functional Design Specifications, FAT/SAT documentation and test procedures
- Excellent fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Technical leadership experience and a passion for mentoring engineers would be advantageous
- Offshore Safety Survival Certificate would be beneficial
Located in Lincolnshire, this role would be commutable from Newark, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Grantham, Scunthorpe, Retford and surrounding areas.
Control System Engineer in Lincolnshire employer: Automation Experts Ltd
Automation Experts Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Cheshire, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, long-term career development opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about automation and machinery.
