Senior Control Systems Engineer
Nelson Permanent Placements are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop and deliver robust automation and control solutions across a range of industrial sectors, working on full lifecycle projects from initial concept through to commissioning. To be considered for this role as a Senior Control Systems Engineer you will be:
- An experienced automation engineer with strong PLC, HMI and SCADA expertise
- Comfortable working directly with clients and internal stakeholders
- Able to manage projects from concept through to commissioning
- A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills
- Liaising with clients to understand requirements and produce costed technical proposals
- Designing, developing and programming PLC, HMI and SCADA systems from scratch
- Delivering automation projects to agreed budgets, timescales and specifications
- Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team on turnkey solutions
- Developing software for process safety and industrial automation systems
- Producing all required technical documentation for hardware and software
- Providing on-site technical support and commissioning services
- Working across sectors including food, beverage, chemical, marine and materials handling
- Extensive experience in control systems engineering
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation principles
- Proven experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
- Solid understanding of HMI and SCADA platforms
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical ability and a methodical approach to problem solving
- Competitive salary
- 3 days in the office, 2 WFH
- Competitive holiday allowance and celebration days
- Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP helpline
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee referral bonus
- Company events, awards and long-service recognition
- Free workwear
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