An opportunity for an experienced control engineer is available with my client who are a market leader of process plant machinery, systems and equipment. Their ideal candidate will have PLC programming experience, and come from a controls biased maintenance or field service background. Control System Engineer role: Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will responsible for the following control system engineering duties: • Amongst other projects, responsible for continued development of an automatic control system to ensure that customers products are dried to the required moisture content. • Develop and improve user interface for ease of use • Rollout of updates to existing customers • Investigate cloud data collection and online web portals for customer access • Interpret PLC data into meaningful analysis and summaries. • Assisting colleagues with developing improved control systems for machines and complete process systems. • Working with the mechanical design team and implementing control systems to maximise the ability to automate wherever practical. • IEC (phone number removed) PLC programming languages in ladder and structured text • Codesys, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal • HMI programming; EasyBuilder Pro • Machinery related networking and network security; • Fieldbuses including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet and CanOpen; • Variable Speed Drive PLC software programming and parameter use; IMO, ABB • Soft starters, Star Delta Reversing, Direct Online motor starters • On site visits for trouble-shooting electrical and electro-mechanical problems. • Commissioning of machines and systems. • Remote office-based support and advice. • Working to increase secure connectivity to alert operators to maintenance needs and allow remote troubleshooting. • Collecting and using data from the process to inform operators, and to inform the design and development. • Collecting accurate data on our machines • Involvement in our laboratory for developing machines for testing characteristics of different organic materials. • Maintaining and developing relationships with Panel Builder and System Integrators and equipment suppliers. • Reviewing control panel specifications and defining standard designs. • Identify areas for development, and keep abreast of supplier side updates • Training, documentation and support Control System Engineer requirement: The right to work in the UK without need of sponsors. Electrical / electronic qualified engineer. Experience in PLC control /programming. Familiar with relay logic control panels. Some experience in 3 phase power electricals. With an interest in/connection with process industry/mechanical engineering. Interested, committed and thorough with open minded, positive attitude and analytical/problem solving mind. Good team player with strong interpersonal skills. Willingness to spend some time working at site in UK and Overseas (<7% of the year). Control System Engineer package: Salary up to £55k dependant on experience 23 days holiday bank hols Private Pension other attractive benefits