Senior Control System Engineer

7 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Wartens Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Control System Engineer to join our team at Wartens Ltd. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and implementing industrial control systems (both hardware and software).

This includes working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software packages, and Industrial Network solutions. You will also configure PC software for user interface and data processing functions, and integrate software packages using standard protocols and custom-developed scripts.

This role may involve working across various office locations and client sites throughout the UK.

About the Company

With a rich 50-year history, Wartens Ltd has become a leading partner in the industry, developing and integrating digital transformation solutions for the Energy, Nuclear, and Industrial manufacturing sectors.

We are dedicated to advancing safe, secure, and sustainable operations through innovative technology. As a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe, and North America, we collaborate with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create value-driven solutions.

Innovation and transformation are at the core of our business, and we foster a culture of partnership, inspiration, and dedication to a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, program, and test mission-critical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Resolve hardware and software challenges as a key team member in assigned solution areas.
  • Design and configure cyber-secure infrastructure and communications using industry-standard protocols.
  • Understand and comply with operational procedures and both internal and external standards.
  • Supervise assembly and electrical testing of solution hardware, including functional safety systems.
  • Install and commission solutions on customer sites.
  • Provide support and mentoring to junior engineers.
Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience in control system project delivery, including design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics, and Termination Diagrams.
  • Strong fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to interpret system drawings.
  • Solid grasp of general IT/OT technologies and development methodologies.
  • Awareness and understanding of Quality Management System procedures.
  • Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown.
  • Familiarity with network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages.
  • Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a similar qualification.
  • Experience in a structured project delivery lifecycle.
  • Proficiency with Siemens PLCs/HMIs, DCS, and Drives.
What We Offer

We value our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year.
  • Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays.
  • Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Pension plan.
  • Payment of professional membership fees.
  • Access to Healthy Extras, including an Employee Assistance Programme, GP services, and confidential advice.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Employment for this role is conditional upon achieving National Security Vetting clearance.



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