Automation Engineer
Dahlia Recruitment Ltd
Stone
Location
Stone, England
Dahlia Recruitment
Renewables are working in partnership with a growing Renewable Energy company based in Staffordshire to recruit a highly skilled
Automation / Control & Instrumentation Engineer
to take responsibility for delivering complete control system solutionsfrom concept design and hardware specification to software development, commissioning, and documentation. The ideal candidate will bring excellent hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms, modern SCADA/HMI technologies, and strong electrical and troubleshooting capabilities. The company have a fantastic culture and offer career progression. This role requires working across the full project lifecycle, including detailed design, panel integration, onsite commissioning, system improvements, and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities Develop automation and control solutions using
Siemens TIA Portal
and
WinCC . Design, develop, and deploy SCADA/HMI applications using
Ignition Perspective . Create robust control system software
from scratch , based on project scope and functional requirements. Prepare control system documentation including
FDS, SDS, FAT/SAT protocols, IO schedules, wiring diagrams, and technical reports . Define hardware specifications, IO lists, instrumentation selection, and control panel design requirements. Conduct fault-finding, site troubleshooting, and system diagnostics. Support commissioning activities, factory and site acceptance testing, and customer handover. Ensure designs meet relevant industrial safety standards, including
ATEX
requirements where applicable. Implement and follow
industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices . Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Minimum HNC
in Electrical/Control Engineering or related discipline. 3+ years experience
in industrial automation or process control. Advanced experience with
Siemens TIA Portal (PLC/HMI/Drives)
and
WinCC . Strong experience with
Ignition Perspective
(designing modern web-based HMIs). Competent to work safely on electrical systems; able to read electrical drawings. Proven ability to fault-find and troubleshoot
control panels, instrumentation, and field systems . Familiarity with
ATEX compliance
and hazardous area controls. Ability to create complete control system documentation packages. Understanding of
cybersecurity
within industrial automation environments. Strong ability to interpret project scope, define system architecture, and deliver solutions independently. Desirable (Nice to Have) Experience with
Opto22
controllers. Knowledge of networking, industrial protocols, and IIoT architectures. Experience with functional safety, SIL, or IEC 61508/61511 frameworks. Personal Attributes Self-motivated problem-solver with strong ownership of deliverables. Comfortable working independently and supporting multiple projects in parallel. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
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Renewables are working in partnership with a growing Renewable Energy company based in Staffordshire to recruit a highly skilled
Automation / Control & Instrumentation Engineer
to take responsibility for delivering complete control system solutionsfrom concept design and hardware specification to software development, commissioning, and documentation. The ideal candidate will bring excellent hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms, modern SCADA/HMI technologies, and strong electrical and troubleshooting capabilities. The company have a fantastic culture and offer career progression. This role requires working across the full project lifecycle, including detailed design, panel integration, onsite commissioning, system improvements, and technical documentation. Key Responsibilities Develop automation and control solutions using
Siemens TIA Portal
and
WinCC . Design, develop, and deploy SCADA/HMI applications using
Ignition Perspective . Create robust control system software
from scratch , based on project scope and functional requirements. Prepare control system documentation including
FDS, SDS, FAT/SAT protocols, IO schedules, wiring diagrams, and technical reports . Define hardware specifications, IO lists, instrumentation selection, and control panel design requirements. Conduct fault-finding, site troubleshooting, and system diagnostics. Support commissioning activities, factory and site acceptance testing, and customer handover. Ensure designs meet relevant industrial safety standards, including
ATEX
requirements where applicable. Implement and follow
industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices . Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Minimum HNC
in Electrical/Control Engineering or related discipline. 3+ years experience
in industrial automation or process control. Advanced experience with
Siemens TIA Portal (PLC/HMI/Drives)
and
WinCC . Strong experience with
Ignition Perspective
(designing modern web-based HMIs). Competent to work safely on electrical systems; able to read electrical drawings. Proven ability to fault-find and troubleshoot
control panels, instrumentation, and field systems . Familiarity with
ATEX compliance
and hazardous area controls. Ability to create complete control system documentation packages. Understanding of
cybersecurity
within industrial automation environments. Strong ability to interpret project scope, define system architecture, and deliver solutions independently. Desirable (Nice to Have) Experience with
Opto22
controllers. Knowledge of networking, industrial protocols, and IIoT architectures. Experience with functional safety, SIL, or IEC 61508/61511 frameworks. Personal Attributes Self-motivated problem-solver with strong ownership of deliverables. Comfortable working independently and supporting multiple projects in parallel. Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
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