Russell Taylor Group
Senior Control Systems Engineer
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Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location - Rotherham
Are you experienced with PLC and SCADA control systems?
- Do you enjoy leading projects through the full lifecycle?
- Would you like a role with flexibility and an early finish on Fridays?
What's in it for you?
- Up to £65k basic salary
- 4.5% pension
- Healthcare
- 1pm finish on a Friday
What will you be doing?
- You'll lead and support control system projects from design through to commissioning.
- You'll produce specifications, schedules, reports, test documents, and functional design documentation.
- You'll develop PLC and SCADA software to meet project requirements.
- You'll carry out testing, fault finding, and commissioning in-house and on-site.
- You'll support network designs and system integration using protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Profibus, and Profinet.
- You'll mentor less experienced engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
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Where you'll be doing it?
You'll join an independent systems integrator delivering software, hardware, and turnkey engineering solutions across process control, safety systems, and support projects.
What you'll need:
- Experience developing PLC software from concept.
- Experience developing SCADA software from concept.
- Good hardware design and documentation experience.
- Strong knowledge of communications protocols, networks, and fault finding.
- Ability to produce technical specifications and test plans.
- Experience across control, automation, process, or safety systems.
- Knowledge of functional safety or machinery safety would be useful.
- A UK driving license and passport.
- At least 6 years' relevant experience.
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