Distributed Control System Engineer

Company: CBSbutler
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Location: Motherwell
Job Description:

CBSbutler Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Overview

Director of Recruitment – Engineering Division.Consulting with Clients to Solve Complex Hiring Challenges in Technical Engineering Across the UK &…

We are seeking a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) engineer with project experience to support a major UK programme. This is a hands-on role with long-term potential.

Location: Fully onsite for first 3 months, then hybrid (1 week onsite / 3 weeks remote, subject to business needs)

Contract: 6 months initially, likely to extend up to 23 months

Responsibilities

  • Designing, implementing, testing and integrating DCS and control solutions
  • Working to industry standards on high-integrity software for defence applications
  • Engaging in all aspects of the software development lifecycle within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leading assurance, configuration, release and review activities
  • Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related subject)
  • Experience/knowledge of DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems
  • Strong grasp of control systems engineering principles
  • Ability to translate requirements into robust, compliant software solutions

Qualifications / Background

  • Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related subject)
  • Experience/knowledge of DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems
  • Strong grasp of control systems engineering principles

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Posted: April 11th, 2026