Control System Engineer

Role: Control System Engineer

Location: Southampton

Salary: Up to £50,000

We are looking for a skilled Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support control systems for industrial and process-based applications. The role will involve working across the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and ongoing system support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for industrial automation projects
• Produce and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA software in line with project requirements
• Develop functional design specifications, control philosophies, and documentation
• Configure and integrate instrumentation, sensors, drives, and field devices
• Carry out system testing, FAT and SAT activities, and support commissioning on site
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults, providing technical support to operations
• Ensure all control systems comply with relevant safety standards, legislation, and best practices
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project delivery

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer within an industrial or automation environment
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi)
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk)
• Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with variable speed drives, motion control, and servo systems

Package:

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private healthcare

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