Control & Systems Engineer
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Control & Systems Engineer ready to take on exciting projects in a high-tech manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for a global leader in the Prestige and Ultra High-Performance industry, seeking a proactive and skilled individual to join their Engineering team.
About the Role:
As a Control & Systems Engineer, you'll bring technical expertise to deliver and support high-tech projects and improvement programs. Working closely with the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you'll have hands-on involvement in designing, implementing, and optimizing control and software systems across the facility. You'll be the go-to technical specialist on numerous systems, handling projects from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive engineering projects from concept to realization within deadlines and budgets
* Offer top-notch, safe engineering support across production, quality, R&D, HSE, and IT functions
* Develop control systems, troubleshoot, and improve operational efficiency
* Work directly on machines and control systems, whether on the factory floor or in-office
* Train and mentor colleagues, apprentices, and new team members
* Liaise confidently with suppliers to specify or design required goods and services
* Ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols to protect intellectual property
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
* Relevant qualification in industrial software or control systems engineering (HNC/HND or Degree level)
* Proficiency in SCADA systems, particularly with PLC interfaces
* Strong experience with Siemens S7 (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal), GEM 80, and AC/DC drive programming
* Knowledge of SQL, Access database, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Strong problem-solving, planning, and organization skills
* Ability to work flexibly under pressure, including occasional travel (international travel may be required)
Desirable:
* Experience with WinCC Professional or WinCC Advanced
* Fluency in a second language
Why Join Us?
This role offers more than just a job - it's a chance to join a forward-thinking team in a dynamic industry, backed by a comprehensive benefits package including:
* 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Pension scheme with linked life insurance
* Discount schemes, including tyres, bikes, and cars (salary sacrifice)
* Employee assistance program, prize draws, and more!
If you're ready to apply your expertise in control systems engineering to a challenging and rewarding position, apply now to make a difference in a globally recognized company known for its technical innovation and excellence.
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