Control Systems Engineer

Contract Controls Engineer (Siemens) - Outside IR35

Location: Warrington (occasional office) / Site-based in York & Leeds
Duration: ~6 months
Start: ASAP
Rate: Circa £55-£60/hr (all-in)

Overview

We are supporting a growing engineering business delivering a conveyor-based project in the Leeds/York area. They are entering the active delivery phase and require a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong Siemens experience to support the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning.
This is an Outside IR35 contract with a fast-moving interview process and immediate start available.

Scope of Role

This is a full lifecycle controls position, combining design, software development, and on-site commissioning.
Key responsibilities include:

• Controls system design (architecture, power, process, cable sizing, etc.)
• PLC software development from scratch, plus integration of existing code libraries
• Working to established standards (avoiding unnecessary rework/rebuilds)
• Supporting HMI development (desirable)
• Leading and supporting hands-on commissioning, including:
  • Fault finding (electrical & mechanical)
  • Sensor adjustments and wiring changes
  • System optimisation on-site
• Collaborating with electrical design teams (ability to specify and guide ePlan designers, not produce drawings directly)

Technology Requirements

Essential:

• Siemens PLCs (core requirement)
• PROFINET networks
• Experience with decentralised drives/inverters
• Industrial IO systems
• Barcode readers (e.g. Cognex or SICK)

Desirable:

• Experience with Omron systems
• HMI development/configuration
• Exposure to conveyor/material handling systems

Working Arrangements

• Pre-site phase: Some office attendance required (Warrington) for design, software development, and testing
• Site phase (from late July/August): Predominantly site-based in York/Leeds
• Hybrid expectation: ~2 days/week away from home (office, supplier, or customer sites)

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end controls solutions
• Comfortable working both independently and within a project team
• Highly practical, with a hands-on commissioning mindset
• Flexible and able to travel/work on-site as required