PLC​/SCADA Engineer

Location: Sedgefield

We are working with a growing engineering organisation in Teesside seeking Process Controls Engineers with solid PLC/DCS/SCADA experience and a strong interest in developing into OT Cyber Security. If you come from a Process Controls, Automation or E&I background—and want to move toward industrial cyber protection—this is the ideal next step.

The Role
You'll support and improve control and automation systems across advanced industrial sites while gaining hands-on exposure to OT security initiatives.
Core responsibilities include:
 
Supporting and optimising PLC, DCS, SCADA and ICS/PCN systems
PLC programming, troubleshooting and modifications (Siemens, AB, Schneider, Mitsubishi, etc.)
Maintaining and diagnosing DCS platforms (ABB, Honeywell, Delta

V, Yokogawa)
Updating HMI/SCADA interfaces, alarms and operator workflows
Supporting system upgrades, migrations and digital transformation projects
Troubleshooting instrumentation, control loops and automation issues
Assisting with OT security improvements (full training provided)  Required Experience
 
Background in Process Controls, Automation, E&I or similar

Experience with at least one major PLC platform
Exposure to SCADA or DCS systems in an industrial environment
Understanding of process control networks and industrial communication protocols
Strong instrumentation and process control fundamentals
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings and control philosophies  Advantageous (Not Essential)
 
Interest in OT/ICS Cyber Security
Awareness of IEC 62443, NIST or industrial cyber practices
Experience delivering system upgrades or modernisation projects
Functional safety knowledge (IEC 61508/61511)  What's on Offer
 
Competitive salary + benefits
Formal OT Cyber Security and automation training
Exposure to modern industrial technologies
Long-term development and career progression  If you're a controls or instrumentation engineer looking to step into one of the fastest-growing specialist areas in industry, this opportunity puts you right at the forefront.

Apply today or get in touch for more details