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Control Systems Engineer (Training on DCS Programming)

Warrington
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Control Systems Engineer (Training on DCS Programming)
£45,000 - £52,000 (OTE 75K+) + 10% Bonus + £7000 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension
Warrington, Cheshire

Are you a Controls or Systems Engineer looking for expert training on how to programme Distributed Control Systems for this OEM with international reach?

Do you want to be recognised as a technical expert within DCS programming and specialise further into functional safety, gaining TÜV certifications?

In this role you will be trained on the programming of this companies redundant automated safety systems used within the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries. You will also have to travel to site and off-shore to commission the control systems, being paid overtime and off-shore rates.

This company employ over 18,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or Service Engineer looking to step up into a hybrid role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment offering expert training, TÜV certification and further progression.

The Role:

Programming distributed control systems used for industrial automation
Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
Full training on their bespoke systems
Occasional travel and off-shore work for up to 2 weeks a time
Every other Friday offThe Person:

Control Systems Engineer or similar
Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers or Distributed Control Systems
UK Driving Licence Job Reference: BBBH 20014

Systems, Engineer, Controls, PLC, Engineering, Automaton, DCS, Programming, Programmer, TUV, Functional, Safety, Field, Junior, Technician, Warrington, Liverpool, Cheshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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