Are you looking for the next step in your career as a controls engineer? If so Futures are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer for a global manufacturing business who are going through a period of continued growth. As the successful Senior Controls Engineer will join an expanding engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving operational efficiency by designing, developing, and optimising automation and control systems across the facility.

Controls Engineer / SCADA / Siemens / Manufacturing

Responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed documentation of control systems, including schematics, logic diagrams, and technical specifications.

• Support commissioning and startup activities for new equipment and process lines. • Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to enhance automation processes.

• Analyse and optimise existing control systems to improve equipment performance, uptime, and energy efficiency.

• Develop and implement system upgrades, modifications, and expansions to meet evolving production needs.

• Conduct root cause analysis of control system failures and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to integrate new equipment and systems.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

• Provide training and technical support to maintenance and operations personnel on control systems.

Controls Engineer / SCADA / Siemens / Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience in a controls engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI design, and industrial communication protocols.

• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and process control.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

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