PLC / DCS Electrical Design Engineer

PLC / DCS Electrical Design Engineer
£45,000 - £55,000 + 7K Car Allowance + Healthcare + 12% Pension + Hybrid
Aberdeen, Scotland

Are you a Controls Engineer, PLC/DCS Electrical Design Engineer or similar looking for a role where you will be designing bespoke distributed control systems with a focus on functional safety, for a company offering a tailored development plan to help you become a technical expert?

In this role you will be responsible for designing the hardware and wiring for bespoke distributed control systems (DCS) used in the automation of industrial processes throughout the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and oil & gas industries. Occasionally, perhaps once a month, you will go on-site to assist in the commissioning of the control systems. This could be on off-shore Rigs or throughout the UK.

This tier 1 company employ over 18,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a PLC or DCS programmer or Controls Engineer with programming experience, looking for a hybrid, office based role programming bespoke industrial automation equipment for a globally recognised industry leader.

The Role:

• Designing distributed control systems used for industrial automation
• Flexible hybrid working with up to 3 days at home per week
• Travelling nationally and off-shore to assist with the commissioning of new systems, up to 2 weeks at a time
• Visa Sponsorship available for suitable candidates

The Person:

• Controls Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or similar
• PLC or DCS design knowledge
• Understanding of Functional Safety or IEC61508/61511 certifications
• Understanding of 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations

Job Reference: BBBH 12268a

Electrical, Design, Engineer, Service, Controls, Automation, oil, Nord, TÜV, TUV, PLC, DCS, RTU, SCADA, Maintenance, Systems, Energy, Gas, Industrial, offshore, Aberdeen, Westhill, Scotland

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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