Control Systems Engineer

2 days ago


West Bromwich, United Kingdom Straight-Line Civils Full time

OverviewStraight-line Civils are currently hiring a control systems engineer in West Bromwich. Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands. Department: EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation). Reporting To: Electrical and Instrumentation Manager. Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Benefits. Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced industrial environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join our EC&I team with an immediate start. This is a key role within the department, where you\'ll be responsible for maintaining and developing control and safety systems across a complex, large-scale manufacturing site.ResponsibilitiesMaintenance: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in control systems.Projects: Design, specify, and install control and safety systems including PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.Management of Change (MOC): Review and approve proposals; program and modify control systems accordingly.Liaison: Work collaboratively across all internal departments and with external stakeholders such as system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all work is compliant with statutory regulations and company procedures.Training: Support the development of team members in control system technologies and best practices.Skills & ExperienceProven experience in configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).Solid understanding of BS / IEC standards including 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, 62443.Competence in functional safety design, SIL, LOPA, and SIS.Ability to interpret and work from project documentation such as Cause & Effect diagrams, Control Philosophies, Schematics, URS, FDS, and datasheets.Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc.).Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT, and AI is advantageous.Experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous areas (ATEX), and intrinsic safety is desirable.Prior exposure to instrumentation engineering would be a plus.Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drawing software.QualificationsMinimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.At least 5 years\' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.What They OfferCompetitive salary based on experience25 days paid holiday + all UK Bank Holidays40-hour work week (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm)Free life assurance cover (after qualifying period)Generous sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)Access to a stakeholder pension schemeOptional employee medical cash benefit plan #J-18808-Ljbffr



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