Process Control Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment

  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Apply easily
Senior Process Control Engineer – Days, Progression Available – £40,000 to £50,000
Location: Barnsley, South YorkshireAre you an experienced Process Control Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business that not only offers day shifts and a competitive salary but also a clear progression path into leadership.Why Join?Work for a company at the forefront of technical innovation in metals processing.Be part of a global group with sites across the UK, Europe, North America, and beyond.Excellent salary: £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience.Genuine opportunities to progress into operations and leadership roles.Days-based role (no nights).Strong benefits package including pension, private healthcare, bonus scheme and training support.The RoleAs Senior Process Control Engineer, you will be the go-to technical authority on process automation and control. You will lead projects to improve system performance, introduce smarter automation, and drive continuous improvement across production.Key responsibilities include:Designing and optimising PLC/SCADA/DCS process control systems.Improving existing systems for reliability, consistency and efficiency.Leading automation projects and commissioning new equipment.Supporting operations teams with diagnostics and problem-solving.Driving Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives.Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technicians.What We’re Looking ForDegree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Process or Automation Engineering.3+ years’ experience in process control within metals, steel or heavy industry.Hands-on knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), SCADA and instrumentation.Strong leadership, problem-solving and project management skills.A forward-thinking engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment.

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