Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer – Newcastle / North East – System Integrator - Permanent - £40-65k – Relocation Assistance Available

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer with considerable experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful Newcastle based systems integrator. Control Systems Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.

Control Systems Engineer main activities include;

• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch


• Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion


• Produce specifications and design documentation


• Test and commission safely in operational end user environments


• 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods

Other aspects for Control Systems Engineers applying for the role to consider include;  

• The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors


• They’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience.


• They're also keen to assist Engineers gaining Chartered status


• This role will suit a Control Systems Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation.


• The company provides the best available equipment, as well as a very professional environment for the engineering teams to deliver.

The office location is commutable from the following places in the North East – Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Blyth, Washington and Cramlington.