Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – South Yorkshire - £48-65k + overtime + private healthcare + flexi-time system

Samuel Frank is recruiting an experienced Controls Engineer to join a rapidly expanding system integrator based in the South Yorkshire area.

Control Engineers with writing code from scratch for a system integrator will be well suited to this opportunity.

Controls Engineers applying for the role are likely to have experience in some of the following packages/areas –

• Proven experience in developing PLC software for range of major manufacturers e.g. Rockwell, GE or Siemens


• SCADA experience across a range of manufacturers e.g. Wonderware, Siemens, Rockwell, GE


• Functional Safety systems in accordance with IEC 61508 / 61511


• Good knowledge of communication protocols


• Strong faultfinding on hardware and software


• Ability to write high quality Test & Functional Design Specifications


• The Controls Manager estimates the role of Senior Controls Engineer will have an 80/20 split between working in the office and being based on customer sites


• If you have experience of functional safety and developing systems in accordance with IEC 61508 / 61511, working with Information Management Systems and working offshore, then that would be advantageous but not essential.


• Offshore work is not an essential part of the role.

The successful Senior Controls Engineer will work as part of a project team delivering control system projects to the client’s customer base. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is enjoying sustained periods of growth, with a range of customers working in a variety of industries.

The client is rapidly growing and has a stable, long term order book. They also offer a sociable environment that encourages personal and career development. If you have previous experience of working in the Oil & Gas sector this would also be very beneficial but not essential.

The office is commutable from the following places – Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, South Leeds, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Chesterfield and Worksop.

The client can interview immediately and promote a quick, slick interview process, please send your CV for consideration.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.