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Controls Engineer – Systems Integrator – North East

Samuel Frank Associates

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their team in Newcastle. This role offers the chance to work with a reputable systems integrator known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the process sector. As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for writing PLC software from scratch and developing SCADA systems, while also enjoying opportunities for training and career progression. With a focus on delivering projects from concept to completion, this position promises a dynamic and rewarding work environment. If you have strong programming skills and a passion for engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified with more than 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong programming skills and solid documentation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and develop PLC/SCADA software from scratch.
  • Deliver project lifecycle from concept through to completion.
  • Test and commission safely in operational end user environments.

Skills

PLC Programming
SCADA Software
Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Project Lifecycle Management
Specification and Design Documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

North East, Newcastle

Permanent

Controls Engineer – Newcastle / North East – System Integrator – Permanent – £40-65k – Office Based

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Controls Engineer with experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful North East based systems integrator. Controls Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer position include;

  1. Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression
  2. Successful Controls Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified Controls Engineers
  3. Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
  4. Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
  5. Produce specifications and design documentation
  6. Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
  7. 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
  8. The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
  9. A Controls Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
  10. The company is keen to assist Controls Engineers gaining Chartered status
  11. This role will suit a Controls Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
  12. The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
  13. Controls Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office location is commutable from the following places in the North East – Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Blyth, Washington and Cramlington.

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