Control Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Controls Engineer Location: Hybrid role (office visits and travel to customer sites required) Reporting To: Engineering & Delivery Lead Direct Reports: None

Key Working Relationships

• Control Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Customer Support Team
• Project Engineers
• Project Managers
• Suppliers & Subcontractors

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the specification, design, and delivery of complete control systems for industrial automation projects.

This includes:

• Electrical design
• PLC and HMI software development
• Commissioning and fault finding

The role also involves participating in a 24-hour support rota for installed systems. Support is primarily remote, with occasional on-site attendance when required.

The engineer is accountable for delivering control system elements of projects:

• On time
• Within budget
• To agreed specifications
• Meeting or exceeding customer expectations

MAIN JOB TASKS, ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automation solutions
• Develop PLC and HMI software (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell or equivalent platforms)
• Design electrical control panels and installations, including calculations
• Test, fault-find, and commission systems on customer sites
• Support and oversee on-site installation activities
• Prepare technical documentation, including:
  • User Requirement Specifications (URS)
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • HMI/SCADA specifications
  • Electrical specifications
• Contribute to internal standards for:
  • PLC software
  • HMI systems
  • System architecture
  • Electrical hardware
• Deliver customer training and system handovers
• Coordinate with external partners to deliver high-quality solutions
• Support sales activities with technical input for proposals
• Provide customer support via a rota system:
  • 24/7 availability during assigned periods
  • Primarily remote, with occasional site visits
• Ensure smooth handover to support teams, including:
  • “As-built” drawings
  • Final software documentation

SECONDARY TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair work as needed
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and commercially viable
• Support early-life project phases, including:
  • Training delivery
  • Troubleshooting documentation
  • Issue and defect management
• Build effective working relationships across teams
• Promote a “right first time” and team-oriented culture
• Manage risks and identify opportunities to improve project margins
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and quality standards
• Promote continuous improvement across all work areas
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment
• Support development and documentation of company procedures
• Use internal IT and business systems (ERP/CRM) as required to perform the role
• Report and act on safety concerns immediately
• Assist with process and procedure improvements
• Undertake additional tasks or projects as required

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