Control Systems Engineer

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Straight-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.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance: 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 & Experience
* Proven 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.
Qualifications
* Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
* At least 5 years' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
What They Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days paid holiday + all UK Bank Holidays
* 40-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 scheme
* Optional employee medical cash benefit plan
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Location:
West Bromwich, Sandwell
Salary:
£50,000 - £55,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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