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Control Systems Engineer – Cheshire – System Integrator - Permanent - £40-65k – Relocation Assistance Available
Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer with considerable experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful Cheshire based systems integrator. Control Systems Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.
Control Systems Engineer main activities include;

  • Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
  • Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
  • Produce specifications and design documentation
  • Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
  • 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods
    Other aspects for Control Systems Engineers applying for the role to consider include;
  • The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
  • They’re looking for a Control Systems Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience.
  • They're also keen to assist Engineers gaining Chartered status
  • This role will suit a Control Systems Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation.
  • The company provides the best available equipment, as well as a very professional environment for the engineering teams to deliver.
    The office location is commutable from most of Cheshire, including places such as Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Stockport, Widnes, Chester and Northwich
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