At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop PLC software for exciting automation projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join a dynamic system integrator in Cheshire with a collaborative engineering culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a mix of office and site work.
- Other info: Work with a talented team on innovative projects with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in diverse sectors like energy, manufacturing, and chemicals.
- Qualifications: Strong PLC software skills and experience with SCADA and HMI technologies.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a growing Cheshire based system integrator. This role will suit someone who enjoys writing PLC software from scratch, producing structured documentation and delivering well-engineered automation projects from concept through to commissioning.
The successful Control Systems Engineer will work on varied process automation projects across sectors including utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, energy and nuclear. This is not a maintenance role or a position that involves making minor modifications. The focus is on full lifecycle control systems engineering, software development and high-quality project delivery.
Key aspects of the Control Systems Engineer role include:
- Writing PLC software from scratch for process control and industrial automation projects
- Developing SCADA systems and supporting HMI configuration
- Producing functional design specifications, software documentation, FAT documentation, test plans and technical manuals
- Involvement throughout the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning and handover
- Exposure to data analysis, reporting systems and integration with IT / database platforms
- Working alongside experienced engineers on technically varied projects involving both operational technology and industrial IT systems
- Joining a technically strong engineering team with a collaborative approach to software standards, documentation and project delivery
- Approximate split is 80% office based and 20% site based, normally in the North West, with very limited amount of overnight stays
The successful Control Systems Engineer is likely to have:
- Strong PLC software engineering experience; ideally using Siemens or Rockwell platforms
- Experience with HMI and SCADA technologies
- Previous experience with industrial networking and industrial communication protocols
- Exposure to telemetry systems, OT systems or industrial IT integration projects would be advantageous
- Experience producing FDS, SDS, test plans, manuals or other structured engineering documentation
- Understanding of functional safety principles and industrial cyber security concepts would be beneficial
- Previous experience with a systems integrator, OEM, automation business or process control environment
- A background across process control, manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, energy or similar industrial sectors
- Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship
If you are a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer or Systems Engineer who enjoys writing software from scratch and delivering technically challenging automation projects, please apply today. Only candidates based in the UK and eligible to work in the UK are allowed.
Control Systems Engineer in Cheshire employer: Samuel Frank
As a leading engineering business based in Leeds, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our competitive benefits package, including a company car and performance bonuses, making us an attractive employer for those seeking a meaningful career in service management.
