Senior Control Systems Engineer

About The Role

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you’ll be developing and maintaining control systems that ensure the efficiency, safety and quality of production processes. You’ll play a key role in automating processes, troubleshooting system issues and enhancing operational performance across our production facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design & Implement Control Systems: Develop, program and optimize control systems to automate production lines, including PLCs, SCADA systems and HMIs.
• Process Automation: Implement solutions for process control to increase productivity and reduce downtime in production facilities.
• API Integrations: Integration of various applications within the Control systems. Providing remote monitoring and data exchange between control systems and higher-level business or monitoring systems, improving overall system efficiency.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues: Quickly diagnose and resolve control system issues to ensure smooth operation of equipment and machinery.
• Collaborate with Production Teams: Work closely with engineering, production and maintenance teams to identify opportunities for system improvements and ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all control systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations and quality assurance processes.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of control systems, programming changes and troubleshooting procedures for future reference and compliance audits.

What You Need

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems engineering, preferably in the food and beverage, manufacturing, automation or automotive industries.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens or Allen Bradley etc), SCADA and HMI systems.
  • Experience with process control and automated systems for production lines.
  • Familiarity with PID tuning for production lines.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific regulations (HACCP, GMP, etc.) and food safety standards.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and process equipment.
  • Knowledge of Java, Python, C++ and VB Scripting.
  • Familiarity with Flow Charts, CAD Drawings and Image Processing (Canty Cameras).
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions quickly.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with cross‑functional teams, including operations, maintenance and quality assurance.
• Commissioning: UK Sites commissioning (which will involve time away from home)

Why Pearl Control Systems?

• Project Variety:
  • Robotics
  • Materials handling
  • Conveying
  • Packaging
  • Warehouse automation
  • Automotive
  • Food and pharmaceutical process control
• Impactful Work: Contribute to creating safe, efficient and high-quality food and beverage products that millions of people enjoy daily.
• Innovative Environment: Work on advanced automation and control systems in a fast‑paced, evolving industry.
• Professional Development: We offer training, certifications and opportunities for career growth.
• Great Benefits: 25 Days Holidays, Bank Holidays, Flexi Time, Company Pension, International Travel, Progression Opportunities and Bespoke Training.
• Access to Gaming Zone: Gym, Snooker, Foosball

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