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Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer

Automation Experts LtdSheffield, England, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to step into a senior role with greater influence, technical challenge, and leadership opportunity?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

This is your chance to join a business with a proud 100-year heritage , a £1Bn+ order book , and an exciting future — all from a brand-new, high-spec office in South Yorkshire.

Senior Controls Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Pension + Health Plan + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

South Yorkshire. New, modern offices Ref : 24768

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically advanced solutions, shaping project strategy, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a senior-level opportunity where you’ll have real autonomy and long-term career visibility.

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person :

  • Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
  • Lead full project life cycles — from initial concept and FDS through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership to controls teams and assist in developing the next generation of engineers.

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person :

  • Proven experience of real-time control systems design, development and commissioning.
  • Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
  • Solid experience with SCADA / HMI systems (e.g., AVEVA, FTView, WinCC, iFIX).
  • Strong background in systems integration and project delivery
  • Skilled in documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management
  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

    • We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages :

  • PLC Software – Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
  • HMI / SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

    • Why Join?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm with real ambition and stability.
  • Work in brand-new, modern offices built for collaboration and innovation.
  • Lead projects for high-profile clients in technically demanding sectors.
  • Access to structured development programs, Chartership support, and leadership training.

    • Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Matlock, Buxton, Retford, Mansfield, Wakefield and Leeds

    For further information call Sarah Clarke on : 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email : sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk

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