Senior Control Systems Engineer

adi Automation – Senior Control Systems Engineer

Location – Wirral, Liverpool

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Wirral.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of automation projects from initial client requirements through to design, programming, commissioning and handover. You will be expected to develop control solutions from scratch and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with our multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver turnkey automation projects across sectors including food, beverage, chemical, marine and materials handling.

Your key responsibilities will include

Liaising directly with clients to understand requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.

Taking ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Designing, developing and programming PLC, HMI and SCADA systems from scratch.

Developing PLC software using Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens platforms.

Designing and implementing HMI and SCADA systems.

Supporting FAT, commissioning and site start-up, resolving technical issues through to completion.

Working with electrical, process safety and software engineers to deliver turnkey solutions.

Preparing technical solutions and costed proposals where required.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have

Strong experience in control systems engineering and industrial automation.

Proven experience delivering projects from initial client requirement through to commissioning.

The ability to design and develop control systems from a blank sheet of paper, rather than simply modifying existing systems.

Strong PLC, HMI and SCADA programming experience.

Experience with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens.

Experience working directly with clients and translating their requirements into practical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The Benefits

The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee

Generous holiday allowance

Celebration days

Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners

Annual employee awards

Long service awards

Free workwear

About adi

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Other organisations may call this role a Senior Automation Engineer, Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer, PLC/SCADA Engineer or Senior Industrial Automation Engineer.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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