Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Brightsmith are pleased to partner with an innovative Hydrogen company developing pilot-scale sustainable process technologies. This hands-on role will focus on the design, implementation, and operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for a first-of-a-kind pilot plant. Working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will support automation, sensor integration, commissioning, safety systems, and process scale-up activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering challenges within a fast-paced startup environment.
What's in it for you:
High impact role - You will play a key role in building and testing a First-of-its-Kind plant, and supporting the transition from early-stage development and beyond into larger scale commercialisation.
Technology – You’ll have the opportunity to become an expert in the team’s patented technology, and work alongside some of the best in the industry.
Autonomy and flexibility - Working within a team with a horizontal structure, you’ll have a lot of exposure to senior leadership, and enjoy the chance to make a meaningful impact in the energy transition
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
- Develop PLC/IPC automation and control routines and integrate sensors, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems
- Support pilot plant build, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation, contributing to system reliability scale-up activities
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Requirements:
Essential
- 5+ years’ experience in electrical, controls, instrumentation, or automation engineering
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, process, or chemical environments
- PLC/IPC programming and industrial automation experience
- Knowledge of UK engineering regulations and standards
- Experience with industrial process instrumentation and control hardware
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a startup environment
Desirable
- Siemens, Allen-Bradley, PLC, DCS, or SCADA experience
- Electrochemical, energy, or pilot plant experience
- IIoT, Python, JavaScript, or Node-RED experience
- Startup or scale-up environment experience
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