Control System Design Engineer

Control System Design Engineer (Permanent)
Location: Colchester, Essex (commutable from Ipswich, Cambridge, and Chelmsford)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits

Are you an experienced Control System Design Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial automation and safety solutions? Our client, a leading provider of bespoke control and safety systems, is looking for a talented professional to join their team in Colchester.

About the Role:
This is a full-time, on-site role where you will be responsible for designing and developing industrial automation control and safety systems. The role includes PLC programming, electrical and systems engineering, testing, and on-site commissioning both in the UK and internationally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing complex safety and control systems, including detailed layouts and wiring schematics using AutoCAD.
• Hardware and software design engineering.
• PLC Programming (Allen Bradley Rockwell, etc.).
• Reviewing project specifications and determining technical requirements.
• Developing functional design specifications and documentation.
• Designing SCADA systems and HMIs.
• Conducting system testing and validation.
• Optimizing designs through simulations and testing.
• Attending technical meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Commissioning new systems both in the UK and worldwide.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (evidence of experience required).
• Strong PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley experience is essential).
• Hands-on experience in system, software, and hardware development.
• A degree in Control, Automation, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Experience in PLC/SCADA system design and development.
• Industrial communication experience (ProfiBus, Ethernet, DeviceNet).
• Experience with emulation and simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally when required.
• Rail industry knowledge is advantageous.

Notable Projects Include:Our client has successfully delivered projects for major rail networks, industrial facilities, and marine applications, including:

• Alstom/Crossrail/Greater Anglia – Ilford Depot (one of the largest Depot Protection Systems in the UK)
• Siemens Depots in York, Manchester, and Northampton
• KiwiRail Maintenance Hubs in New Zealand
• Etihad Rail Passenger Depot in Abu Dhabi, UAE
• TAQA and Shell Mossmorran Safety Systems in the petrochemical sector

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Earn up to £70,000 based on experience.
• Career Growth – Work on high-profile projects across various industries, including rail, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, and marine.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to a health and wellbeing programme.
• Perks – Subsidised gym membership, team-building events, annual performance-based bonuses, and a pension scheme.