Control Systems Engineer in Warrington, Cheshire

Ready to work on complex, safety‑critical control systems that genuinely matter?
Our Client has a requirement for a Control Systems Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington or Cumbria.

Role Purpose

• Deliver control and automation engineering solutions within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment
• Take ownership of assigned engineering tasks across the full project lifecycle
• Contribute to the delivery of robust, compliant control systems to programme, cost and quality
• Work collaboratively within a technically strong, multidisciplinary engineering team

Job Role Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software using platforms such as:
  • Rockwell (Studio 5000)
  • Siemens (TIA Portal)
  • Schneider (EcoStruxure)
• Develop and configure HMI / SCADA systems, including:
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View (ME / SE)
  • Schneider AVEVA / Citect / Vijeo Designer
  • Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flex
  • Intouch Wonderware or equivalent
• Support full project delivery, including:
  • Concept and detailed design
  • System build, development and integration
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)
  • Site installation support, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning
• Contribute to system validation, testing and fault‑finding
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation, including:
  • Design specifications
  • Test documentation
  • User and operational manuals
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and project delivery teams

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential

• Degree / HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with PLC and/or SCADA programming in industrial environments
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming languages
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning or system integration
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding capability
• Ability to work effectively within project delivery teams

Desirable

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens or Schneider PLC platforms
• Experience with SCADA / HMI systems
• Background in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals)
• Interest in developing multi‑platform control systems expertise

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

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