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Control System Engineer
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Control Systems Engineer
A specialist engineering and design consultancy is seeking two Control Systems Engineers to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing organisation with a strong, long-term order book and a reputation for delivering robust, bespoke solutions.
The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within power generation and renewable energy, combining hands-on engineering with structured support and training. The company culture promotes technical integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Control Systems Engineer Junior/Engineer Level
- Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus, Travel/Offshore Uplifts
- Hours: 37.5 hours a week with Hybrid & Flexible working options
- Benefits: Daily free lunch, Excellent supported training to advance skills, Fast growing business with strong order book
- Location: North East based role
- Reference: 23344
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As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of bespoke control and power systems, working as part of a project team with guidance from Senior Engineers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the design of electrical power and control systems
- Design and implementation of Ethernet and serial communication networks
- Support PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell
- Produce & maintain technical documentation (specifications, risk assessments, manuals, etc.)
- Providing technical support to clients, both on-site and remotely - with support
- Peer review of engineering designs
- Commissioning support at customer sites (up to 20% travel including international & offshore)
Control Systems Engineer - The Person
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Ability with PLC programming - Siemens or Rockwell ideal but all considered
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical (advantageous but not essential)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Flexibility to travel internationally when required
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
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This is a great opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer who enjoys variety, ownership, and seeing their designs through to commissioning. You’ll be joining a supportive team where engineering quality matters and your contribution will be valued from day one.
Please note you will be required to travel offshore.
Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.
Contact Information
For further information call Sarah Clarke
- Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122547
- Or email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk
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