Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

An established process engineering firm is looking for a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join their team. This is a hybrid role with a 50/50 split between project delivery and customer support, offering variety and technical depth.

• Design control systems for fans, pumps, valves, dampers, and instrumentation
• Specify and manage subcontractors for panel build, software, and installation
• Ensure electrical compliance with EN60204, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061
• Support commissioning and handover on customer sites
• Produce documentation including FDS, schematics, cable schedules and panel layouts

• On-site testing, calibration and troubleshooting of control systems
• Maintain support contracts and respond to breakdowns and service calls
• Regular UK travel to customer sites, with flexibility on working location

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years in electrical/control design or automation
• Strong understanding of PLCs, VSDs, and safety systems
• Experience producing technical documentation from P&IDs and I/O lists
• Able to manage site visits, testing, and commissioning
• Clean UK driving licence

• Experience in thermal processes, printing, food, or paper industries
• Familiar with MS Office and electrical design software (AutoCAD, EPlan, etc.)
• Confident working independently and with clients directly

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys both design and real-world problem solving. If you're after variety, ownership, and solid technical challenges - get in touch.