Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer - PLC / SCADA

We are working with an established, independent systems integrator looking to recruit an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong PLC and SCADA development experience to take technical ownership of projects, work with a variety of industrial control platforms and contribute to the delivery of complete automation solutions.

The business delivers software, hardware and turnkey engineering solutions to clients across multiple industries, covering the full project lifecycle from initial design and specification through to commissioning and ongoing support.

We are particularly interested in engineers with strong AVEVA / Wonderware System Platform experience, alongside Rockwell or Siemens PLC programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission PLC and SCADA control systems from initial concept through to project handover.
• Lead technical aspects of automation projects and support the development of junior engineers.
• Develop PLC and SCADA software in line with functional specifications and project requirements.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS), technical documentation, test procedures and commissioning documentation.
• Design and support industrial communication networks, including Modbus, OPC, Profibus and Profinet.
• Support SCADA server architecture, network configurations and system redundancy.
• Carry out FAT, SAT, fault-finding, troubleshooting and on-site commissioning.
• Liaise directly with customers, project managers, suppliers and engineering teams.
• Support technical proposals, project estimates and continuous improvement activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 6 years' experience within control systems, industrial automation or systems integration.
• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience, ideally with Rockwell Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.
• Proven SCADA software development experience, particularly AVEVA / Wonderware System Platform.
• Experience developing control systems from initial concept through to commissioning.
• Good understanding of industrial communications, including OPC UA, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Experience with hardware design, technical documentation and control system fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently, manage technical deliverables and support less experienced engineers.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent graduate-level qualification.
• Full driving licence and valid passport.

Highly Desirable

• AVEVA System Platform 2023 R2 experience.
• AVEVA certification or substantial practical experience with the platform.
• GE CIMPLICITY SCADA experience.
• SCADA server configuration, redundancy and industrial network architecture.
• Functional safety knowledge, including IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
• Experience across multiple industrial sectors.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary starting from £50,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging automation and systems integration projects.
• Exposure to multiple PLC and SCADA platforms.
• Responsibility for projects across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Opportunity to develop into a technical leadership role within a growing engineering business.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Controls or SCADA Engineer looking for a technically varied position with greater project ownership, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply with your latest CV or contact Imti at Chapman Tate Associates for a confidential discussion.