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adi Automation Control Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automation Control Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for our automated processes. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our automated systems meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.

The Role

Specifically, your main responsibilities will include:

• Client liaison and interpreting clients’ requirements to provide engineering and costed documented proposals where necessary.
• Design, development and programming of PLC HMI SCADA control systems and industrial automation project software to meet the customers’ objectives.
• Ensuring a project is fit–for–purpose and adheres to the project budget and schedule.
• Working within a multiskilled team of electrical design, process safety systems engineering and control software engineers to deliver a turnkey hardware/ software project in sectors such as food, beverage, chemical, marine and materials handling.
• Using your existing experience in Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC control software design, and knowledge of HMI / SCADA systems.
• Deliver projects with software process safety systems.
• Generate all required documentation associated with software and hardware solutions.
• Provision of site technical and commissioning services.

About You

To join us as an Automation PLC/SCADA Engineer, you will need:

• Extensive amount of experience within Control System Engineering or of a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of Automation
• Strong Knowledge of design, development and programming of PLC HMI SCADA control systems from scratch.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

The company

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Other organisations may call this role an Automation Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or SCADA Engineer.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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Control Systems Engineer

ReevR Talent are thrilled to be partnering with Korvus Technology, a pioneering company at the forefront of modular thin film deposition systems, to help them expand their innovative and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a company that is shaping the future of materials research and delivering tools that empower both academic and industrial scientists to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

As a Control Systems Engineer at Korvus, you won’t just be maintaining systems – you’ll be driving innovation, developing and customising software, supporting cutting-edge R&D projects, and ensuring world-class production standards. This is a role where your expertise will have real impact on exciting new products and the research they enable.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and enhance PC and PLC software for advanced modular systems
• Customise software to meet unique customer requirements, helping to deliver bespoke solutions
• Design system schematics for production systems and ensure safety via interlock reviews
• Lead fault-finding and troubleshooting, solving complex challenges across hardware and software
• Collaborate with R&D to support new product development, influencing the next generation of Korvus technology
• Work alongside sales, test, and installation teams to provide technical expertise and ensure documentation excellence

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree in science or engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Self-motivated, positive, and driven to make an impact
• Experienced in industrial control software and confident with PC software (VB.net preferred)
• Skilled in PLC coding (Mitsubishi preferred)
• Eager to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative environment

Bonus skills (but not essential):

• Knowledge of PVD vacuum equipment
• Experience with scientific instrumentation
• PCB design experience

Why Korvus Technology?

• Work on high-tech, world-class systems used in cutting-edge research and industry
• Be part of a growing, innovative team where your ideas and expertise are valued
• Enjoy a varied and dynamic role that combines software, hardware, and R&D collaboration
• Make a tangible impact on products that are shaping the future of material science

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to join a company that’s pioneering the next generation of scientific tools, in a role where your work truly matters. If you’re ready to take your control systems career to the next level and be part of something extraordinary, Korvus wants to hear from you!

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer, with PLC and SCADA experience, eager to work in a highly regulated defence environment? We are seeking skilled engineers to join our team. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions for our naval platform management systems, deployed on the UK submarine fleet. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to in-service and through life operational capability, supporting mission-critical naval operations.

This role is ideal for engineers familiar with Siemens PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions, with a specific focus on functional safety and product security.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

• Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Specify, design and test solutions for PLC control systems
• Manage data communications with third party equipment
• Develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code
• Validate software designs through analysis and test
• Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals
• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Provide input to project meetings and team briefings
• Undertake any other reasonable task as requested

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• Design and integration of large-scale PLC Control Systems based on Siemens S7-300/400 (Step 7 Professional Classic).
• Experience of Fault Tolerant, High Availability and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions
• Experience of Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as; Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP and ASCII
• Production of technical documentation
• SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration
• Software development lifecycles, processes and procedures
• 5+ years in a PLC engineering environment
• Understanding of testing and commissioning
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering
• Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship’s machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Pharma or PetroChem)

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process:

Why join us?

• End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products, playing a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems.
• Innovative Projects: Work on the design and delivery of next-generation infrastructure for naval platforms, contributing to national defence and global security efforts.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to grow your skills through training, certification, and experience in the defence sector, especially in areas like vulnerability management, asset management, safety and cybersecurity for industrial systems.
• Impactful Work: Work in a regulated environment with tangible real-world outcomes, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure, compliant, and ready for deployment on some of the world’s most advanced naval platforms.

Ready to apply?

If you are a seasoned PLC Control Systems Engineer, looking to take on the challenges of working in a regulated defence environment and are excited by the prospect of delivering industrial control system solutions to a unique and exciting platform, whilst adhering to best practice regarding cybersecurity, functional safety and product development, we want to hear from you!

Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

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Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting opportunity for a Control & Automation specialist to join their Operational Technology (OT) team, and lead the control and automation systems infrastructure strategy for their UK factories.

Your focus will be on obsolescence, security, new installations, hardware and software standards, and driving new OT solutions to deliver supply chain improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including site engineering, projects, and manufacturing teams, to proactively manage the OT environment
• Provide Operational Technology support and project delivery across assigned factories in the UK.
• Liaise with maintenance technicians and project teams to support factory automation infrastructure.
• Document systems at respective factories and share knowledge with the wider team.
• Manage installations to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and group standards.
• Create and maintain a roadmap for systems development and technology obsolescence.
• Manage 3rd party contractors for project implementation and support purposes.

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering qualification in relevant discipline such as Control & Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a complex control and automation systems environment.
• Good technical knowledge and experience of controls and automation systems, including Siemens PLCs, WinCC SCADA, Iconics Genesis SCADA or Rockwell Logix platform.
• Good IT experience and technical knowledge of IP networking, Windows OS configuration, SQL Server management, OPC configuration, Active Directory, SCCM, Intune or Defender.

On Offer:

• £55K to £60K + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
• Pension + Private Healthcare
• 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• Homebased role (commuting 1 to 2 days a week to Merseyside based factory)

Senior Control Systems Engineer - London, Bicester or Newcastle

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We are now looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team in one of our UK offices (London, Bicester or Newcastle).

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the production of designs and specifications for new build mechanical and electrical installations in many building types, in particular within complex technology-based buildings where close control and extensive monitoring systems are required.
• Produce points lists for Control Systems
• Write Sequence of Operation documents from review of MEP designs and through discussion and agreement with design engineers.
• Produce specifications from templates, software specification writing tools and from fresh where necessary.
• Produce plan drawings, schematics, network topology drawings and control function diagrams as required to suit project needs.
• Produces early stage reports for sign off by clients during development of designs.
• Be able to review Contractors engineering proposals for compliance with the design specifications and any relevant regulations.
• Carry out condition surveys and reviews of existing installations. Produce reports and improvement plans.
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and Contractor teams.
• Specify and attend Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests.
• Specify and attend commissioning activities during construction and completion of projects

Role Requirements:

• HNC/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE/IMechE/MIET
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Currently employed as a BMS/BEMS/Building Automation Consulting Engineer
• Experience of building automation, instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Understanding of networks, network hardware, cabling and network security
• Understanding and ability to support control system designs and report outputs
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports
• Experience of attending meetings to discussing relevant skillset
• Knowledge of MS office (word/excel/outlook)
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines
• 5+ Years’ experience at Senior Engineer level or above
• Adaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasks
• Flexible and willing to travel as required to service international projects and clients
• Good presentation skills
• Familiar with multiple vendors legacy and current products and keeps track of new and emerging products and technologies
• Supports the commercial management of projects and fees
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team
• Good knowledge & working application of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good working knowledge of leading control systems products, networks and systems including those provided by schneider, siemens and trend.
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.
• Good understanding of British and European Standards/UK Regulations/Codes.
• An appreciation of ATEX regulations.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the ethics charter and ethics in practice guidelines of the group

Benefits:

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.

About the Role:

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer , you will lead the Design, Execution, Validation of Automation projects. You will ensure compliance with Functional Safety, Machinery Safety, IACS Cyber Security standards / directives and manage client relationships. You will provide mentorship to Junior Engineers. This role requires strong technical expertise across multiple control platforms and proven leadership in delivering complex automation projects in Highly Regulated, GxP environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop / Review and approve Technical Documentation, System Designs, Wiring Drawings, P&IDs.
• Lead the Design, Programming, Testing, and Commissioning of PLC / SCADA / HMI / Drives & Motors.
• Manage and Execute Thermal Mapping and Validation Protocols.
• Execute FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and conduct site commissioning.
• Lead preparation for ISO, Cyber Security, and client HSE audits.
• Deliver solutions in Highly Regulated Industries, ensuring full adherence to GxP requirements.
• Function as client interface throughout project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership.
• Participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours support (remote or onsite).
• Provide holiday cover for site-based personnel (Wiltshire area) – up to 25 days per year.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Control, Electrical, Automation Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in control system design, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Expertise with Rockwell and Siemens PLCs (Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider, Wago advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of InTouch or Ignition SCADA / HMIs (WinCC, Rockwell FTV GE iFIX advantageous).
• Experience with commissioning motors and drives advantagious (Festo / Siemens Starter / Sinamics).
• Working knowlege of Industrial Communication Protocols (Profibus, Profinet, MPI, Modbus, Red Lion Data Station).
• Skilled in ELV/LV Electrical Control Panel Wiring and advanced fault-finding.
• TÜV Functional Safety or CMSE or Cyber Security qualification advantagious (Training provided if not currently qualified).
• Basic knowledge of CAD packages advantageous (AutoCAD Electrical / SkyCAD / VISIO)
• Strong project leadership, client-facing, and mentoring skills.

Location:

• IES UK Office is Nottingham, UK. Option to work from office is available if required. This is usually limited to project kick-off or testing / FATs.
• This role is predominantly work from home or on customer sites.
• UK & Republic of Ireland wide travel can be involved but majority of the works is based in Leeds Area (Project works) / Wiltshire area (Maintenance & Continuous Improvement Works) for the coming years (travel to customer site expected to be approx 50% of the time).

Other info:

• The successful candidate must be able to pass BPSS Screening.
• Able to obtain SC Security Clearance (exceptional candidates on final year of ILR / equivalent may be considered).
• Full driving licence.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Salary (£50,000 - £60,000, Higher for exceptional candidates) + Over Time and On Call Allowances.
• 25 days Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Pension Contributions.
• Bonus scheme.
• Training & Education will be provided to Develop and Maintain technical skills and knowledge relevant to Instrumentation, Gas Analytical Systems, Control Systems, Process / Machinery Safety, Cyber Security.

About IES Lean Systems Ltd:

With over 30 years of experience, IES Lean Systems Ltd. is a leading Systems Integrator serving global industrial and environmental sectors.

Our expertise covers the full lifecycle of projects — from consultancy and design through to installation, commissioning, and long-term support. We deliver complete “Turnkey” Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (E, C&I) projects, tailored to client requirements.

We specialize in Process Safety, Machinery Safety, IACS Cyber Security, Instrumentation, Project Rescue, and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), delivering innovative and compliant automation solutions.

We operate extensively in Highly Regulated Industries, with solutions designed to meet GxP requirements and international compliance standards. In addition, we provide Thermal mapping, Instrumentation, Gas Analyser Calibration, Compliance and Maintenance services ensuring that critical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Certified by LRQA to ISO 9001:2015, we maintain the highest quality standards across design, system build, installation, support, and calibration.

At IES Lean Systems, we are committed to excellence in Safety, Security, Compliance and Reliability enabling our clients to achieve operational success in the most demanding industries.

• Design and program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for automation processes.
• Develop and maintain control system architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Create functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in live operational environments.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineers to define project scope and requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with advancements in control system technology, including IoT and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Potentially travel to client sites for installation, commissioning, and support activities.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA/HMI software.
• Strong understanding of automation principles, industrial networking, and instrumentation.
• Experience with motion control, robotics, or advanced process control is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required.