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Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Slough
4 days ago
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Currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer based in Berkshire, with a global innovator in sustainable disinfection technology, delivering chemical-free solutions that protect people, processes, and resources.

As a Senior Controls Engineering to lead and grow a talented engineering team, developing advanced control systems, ensuring the delivery of high-performance, reliable, and compliant control systems. From concept to completion, you’ll guide project execution, inspire innovation, and support your team’s ongoing development.

Senior Controls Engineering Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of Controls Engineers.

  • Oversee PLC and HMI development, primarily using Allen Bradley systems.

  • Champion continuous improvement in design and development practices.

  • Collaborate across functions including test, production, and service.

  • Ensure industry standards and best practices are met.

  • Support SCADA integration and customer interface development.

  • Balance priorities, manage workloads, and allocate team resources.

  • Contribute to long-term control systems strategy and innovation roadmap.

    Skills/Experience required for the Senior Controls Engineering

  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Controls Engineering or related field.

  • Proven leadership in engineering teams and projects.

  • Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).

  • Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical documentation.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, hands-on approach, and attention to detail.

  • Adaptable, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.

    Desirable Skills:

  • Embedded C/C++ and firmware development.

  • Test automation (design and/or production environments).

  • Understanding of UV systems or water/process engineering.

  • Experience in a multidisciplinary production environment.

    Apply now for the Senior Controls Engineer in Berkshire opportunity by sending your CV

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