Lead Control Systems Engineer

Lead Control Systems Engineer

£50-65k + 15% Bonus, c15% o/t Pension, Health, Hybrid Working

Cambridgeshire. Ref: 25516

Our client is a highly respected automation and systems integration specialist delivering complex control and automation solutions across a diverse range of industrial sectors. Known for technical excellence and innovation, they provide engineers with genuine ownership of projects, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive engineering team.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of automation projects from concept through to commissioning.

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

This is primarily a technical engineering position, with approximately 80% of your time focused on the design, development and implementation of control systems, and 20% dedicated to project leadership, customer engagement and mentoring junior engineers.

You will take technical ownership of projects, ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards whilst acting as the lead engineer throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the design and development of PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems

Programming and configuring control systems using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Automation platforms

Developing SCADA applications, ideally using Wonderware InTouch, System Platform or similar packages

Producing functional design specifications (FDS), software design specifications and technical documentation

Supporting electrical design activities and integration with control systems hardware

Managing the technical delivery of projects from concept through FAT, SAT and commissioning, including acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout project execution

Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers

Carrying out site commissioning, testing and customer acceptance activities

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

We are looking for an experienced controls engineer who enjoys remaining technically hands-on whilst taking ownership of project delivery and supporting the development of others.

You will ideally possess:

HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Automation or Control Engineering

Proven experience designing and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems within an industrial automation environment

Strong programming capability with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Automation platforms

Experience leading projects or acting as senior/lead engineer on automation projects

Good understanding of industrial electrical systems including 24VDC, 230VAC and 415VAC control panels

Strong customer-facing and communication skills

The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

An excellent opportunity to combine hands-on control systems design with technical leadership. You'll take ownership of projects, support junior engineers and work on a varied portfolio of automation projects across multiple industries.

Located in Cambridgeshire, this role would be commutable from Stamford, Peterborough, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Kettering, Wellingborough, Northampton and Grantham.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke