Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer Southern Cambridgeshire Commutable from – Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Bedford, Chatteris, St. Neots GBP60,000–GBP75,000 Our client is a global leading automation & technology solutions provider, working within the food, FMCG, ecommence and automated distribution industries. Due to global growth in Ecommerce and automation in food distribution, along with securing significant automation projects, amongst multiple clients in the UK, they are looking for experienced Senior Control Systems Engineers. A role that will provide fantastic stability and opportunities to grow within a recently formed joint business venture, that has the backing of a multi–billion PLC company. Role & Responsibilities: Developing complex system designs and detailed layouts for automation / control systems PLC Programming – writing & developing code – Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Participate in technical meetings with customers/stakeholders Developing new technologies in the areas of automation & control systems Optimising design via simulations, testing & development Commissioning of new systems on site a customer facilities Collating project specifications and clarifying project requirements Developing functional design specifications for new projects Working with SCADA systems and HMi's Perform testing & validation of new software features Recording and Reporting on R&D Projects Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experienced in PLC programming – Siemens, Allen Bradley Previously have worked with systems design, development & commissioning Software & hardware development experience Commercial awareness – handling multi–million–pound projects Strong & effective communicator Happy doing hands–on control systems & automation commissioning at customer sites Willing to travel throughout the UK & overseas if needed Degree in Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering PLC / SCADA system design & development, including safety Industrial communications experience – ProfiBus, Ethernet, DeviceNet Software experience – C++ & Python beneficial Experience with Emulation & Simulation software an advantage Job Reference No: SE20559 / 510/524 If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact our Managing Consultant Chris Gumm directly at or call them for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed). Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at (url removed) Hunter Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To apply please email your CV / resume to