Controls Engineer
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,South Yorkshire,Sheffield
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Control & Automation Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary & Benefits: £50,000-£60,000 + bonus + pension + ongoing development
Elevation Recruitment are working with a long-established manufacturing site in Sheffield who are looking to bring in an Automation & Control Engineer to take the lead on all things industrial control systems. If you enjoy being the go-to technical expert, keeping critical kit running smoothly, and shaping how a site’s automation evolves, this is very much your playground.
You’ll be the person ensuring their production processes stay safe, reliable and as downtime-free as humanly possible across a busy paint and sealant manufacturing operation. Ideal for someone with either a relevant engineering degree or solid hands-on experience in controls, automation, or maintenance.
The role * Lead programming, servicing, fault-finding and RCA across PLCs, automation systems, SCADA, HMIs, electrical controls and distribution systems.

* Act as the on-site expert for all industrial control systems.

* Manage the relationship and service contract with the site’s preferred ICS supplier.

* Maintain control system documentation, drawings and technical reference material.

* Work with Reliability Engineering on the ICS obsolescence roadmap — identifying risk, prioritising upgrades and driving investment cases.

* Optimise current control programmes and configurations, improving plant performance and recommending smarter ways of working.

* Specify ICS equipment, prepare BOMs, costs and support procurement and fabrication of electrical control hardware.

* Support and lead improvement projects across the site.

* Own electrical schematics, specifications and program backups.

About you * Degree in Engineering or solid practical experience (c.5+ years) in engineering or maintenance.

* Strong background with industrial control systems, PLCs and SCADA environments.

* Confident working cross-functionally and solving problems with a calm head.

* Familiar with continuous improvement methods and PPM systems.

* ATEX/DSEAR experience would be a welcome bonus.

Technical requirements Essential:
* Experience with Rockwell and Siemens automation platforms.

* PLC programming (Allen-Bradley + Siemens).

* SCADA development (Ignition, InTouch).

* Good understanding of industrial networks: DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus.

* Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

* Commissioning and site support experience.

Desirable:
* CI certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA).

* Understanding of ISA/IEC/PIP standards.

* Knowledge of process safety within automation.

* Awareness of SEVESO/COMAH environments.
Job number 3132549

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