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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation, one of the leaders in their field for over 100 years, supplying products and services to global markets.

Control Systems Engineer

£50,000 - £55,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Health + Pension

Birmingham

Ref: 24953

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Program and modify Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and associated hardware.
Integrate process instrumentation, drives, and control networks into existing and new systems.
Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues and implementing effective solutions.
Lead or support control system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects.
Liaise with internal departments, system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Support training and development of team members in control systems engineering.
Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

Proven experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
Understanding of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.
Competent with control documentation (Cause & Effect, Loop Drawings, Control Philosophy, Schematics, FDS, etc.).
Knowledge of OT cybersecurity, IIoT, and AI beneficial.
Background in chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing, ideally within hazardous areas (ATEX) beneficial.
Experience in instrumentation engineering and AutoCAD proficiency advantageous.
Flexible approach to managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities.
Located in the Birmingham area, this role would be commutable from; Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich, Dudley and surrounding areas.

For further information call John Anderson

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