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Controls Engineer

Posted 20 days ago

  • Gosforth, Tyne and Wear
  • Permanent
  • £40,000 to £65,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored

Control Systems Engineers are immediately sought to join an independently owned business within process automation as they continue to go from strength to strength, with a pipeline of complex and diverse projects across the UK.

We also have a key requirement for Engineers particularly skilled with ClearSCADA / Geo SCADA. 

Control Systems Engineers

£40,000 – £65,000 + Pension + Healthcare Scheme + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities. North East

Ref: 23824

Controls Engineer - The Role:


  • Configure and develop PLC & SCADA software for a wide variety of applications
  • Produce specifications and design documentation
  • Test and commission systems across the UK
  • Work on projects through their complete lifecycle from concept to completion

Controls Engineer - The Person:


  • Previous experience providing real time control systems design and commissioning
  • Must have solid ability with PLC software design
  • SCADA software design ability highly advantageous, however would be considered essential for a senior level Engineer
  • Flexible for c20% UK travel for site visits and commissioning
  • Have previously worked as a Control Systems Engineer within a systems integration environment
  • Solid networking skills
  • Ability to complete all documentation including FDS & FAT/SAT

We are keen to see Control Engineers with experience of the following packages:


  • PLC Software – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
  • HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVE InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

Any Engineers skilled with ClearSCADA / Geo SCADA are highly sought after.

As Control Systems Engineer you will be responsible for managing and taking ownership of numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub-contractors and controlling the procurement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills.

Preferably you will be degree qualified with background of a similar role. Strong written and spoken communication skills are needed along with a full UK valid driving licence.

Located in the North East, this role would be commutable from Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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