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Control System Engineer

AJP Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 28 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Ref: 225544335

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control System Team.  
The successful candidate will design control & automation systems in the Offshore Energy sector; ensuring solutions clients'' needs are met in a professional & timely manner. 
You will be responsible for: 

  • Writing specifications, developing PLC code & HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety equipment. 
  • Providing technical support during the construction phase of projects; including involvement in the commissioning & testing of equipment. 
  • Efficient management & prioritisation of workload. 
  • Taking ownership of the tasks assigned through to successful delivery within the specified time & budget. 
  • Delivering a high standard of work in line with our software quality control procedures. 
Job requirements: 
  • Excellent technical knowledge of Control, Automation and Safety Systems 
  • Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience 
  • Relevant experience in: 
    • Design of control & automation systems 
    • Programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems 
    • Commissioning & Testing of industrial control systems 
  • Involvement throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and documentation 
  • Working for clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas and renewables market. 
  • Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment 
  • Experience of working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project-based organisation. 
  • A high level of competence with IT systems and tools 
Desirable Skills / Attributes: 
  • Experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred) 
  • Experience of Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms 
  • Experience of configuring & commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec & ABB) 
  • Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore / Subsea environment 
  • Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849) 

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