Control Systems Engineer – Chester (Hybrid)Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications?Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing?Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in?
What’s in it for youSalary up to 74,000Company performance bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements Private healthcare (individual cover)Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need)Company sick payDefined contribution pension schemeLife assurance – 7x annual salary
What will you be doing?Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specificationsDeveloping control system designs, logic simulations and performance modelsSpecifying control system hardware and instrumentationWorking with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawingsReviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance testsSupporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customersAnalysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvementsDeveloping and maintaining control system design standardsSupporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecastsManaging deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholdersOccasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites
Where you’ll be doing itYou’ll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature.
What you’ll needA degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering disciplineExperience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environmentsStrong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reportsExperience working with and overseeing subcontractorsKnowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power suppliesUnderstanding of control cabinet design and constructionExperience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniquesAwareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and ULKnowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principlesPractical experience supporting equipment testingGood communication skills and strong IT literacyFrench or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential
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