Control System Engineer

Role: Control System Engineer

Location: Durham, NC

Salary: up to $130,000 depending on experience

We are working with an established engineering and technology business specialising in industrial automation, electrical power systems and control system integration. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to recruit an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects across industrial automation, power distribution, utilities and critical infrastructure.

Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from system design and development through to programming, integration, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement industrial control and automation systems.
• Develop and modify PLC, SCADA and HMI applications.
• Configure and integrate control systems across a range of industrial and electrical power applications.
• Work with PLC and SCADA platforms including Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric and Ignition.
• Support system architecture, engineering documentation and technical specifications.
• Carry out system testing, troubleshooting, commissioning and integration activities.
• Work with customers, project managers and other engineering disciplines to deliver projects successfully.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a Control Systems, Automation or PLC Engineering role.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Experience developing or integrating SCADA and HMI applications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA or Ethernet/IP.
• Experience working with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider or similar automation platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

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