Straight-line Civils are currently hiring a control systems engineer in West Bromwich

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands
Department: EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
Reporting To: Electrical and Instrumentation Manager
Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced industrial environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join our EC&I team with an immediate start. This is a key role within the department, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing control and safety systems across a complex, large-scale manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintenance: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in control systems.

* Projects: Design, specify, and install control and safety systems including PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.

* Management of Change (MOC): Review and approve proposals; program and modify control systems accordingly.

* Liaison: Work collaboratively across all internal departments and with external stakeholders such as system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.

* Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all work is compliant with statutory regulations and company procedures.

* Training: Support the development of team members in control system technologies and best practices.

Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).

* Solid understanding of BS / IEC standards including 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, 62443.

* Competence in functional safety design, SIL, LOPA, and SIS.

* Ability to interpret and work from project documentation such as Cause & Effect diagrams, Control Philosophies, Schematics, URS, FDS, and datasheets.

* Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc.).

* Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT, and AI is advantageous.

* Experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous areas (ATEX), and intrinsic safety is desirable.

* Prior exposure to instrumentation engineering would be a plus.

* Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drawing software.

Qualifications

* Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.

* At least 5 years' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

What They Offer

* Competitive salary based on experience

* 25 days paid holiday + all UK Bank Holidays

* 40-hour work week (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

* Free life assurance cover (after qualifying period)

* Generous sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)

* Access to a stakeholder pension scheme

* Optional employee medical cash benefit plan