Senior Control Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Review and uphold the architectural standards of the Ignition platform across various Thermo projects.

• Revise reference architectures for scalable SCADA implementations, focusing on redundancy and distributed gateways.

• Assist in the design of SCADA systems that integrate PLC platforms, BMS, EPMS, and industrial networks.

• Create reusable libraries, templates, and engineering standards to enhance project efficiency.

• Aid in system integration, SCADA configuration, commissioning, and validation tasks for multiple projects.

• Generate and evaluate control system architecture, software, and technical documentation.

• Carry out engineering responsibilities across diverse projects, ensuring timely and scope-compliant delivery.

• Provide support for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).

• Identify and address technical challenges across software, hardware, and system interfaces.

• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to optimize the cost and performance of solutions.

• Participate in the development and enhancement of engineering standards, tools, and processes.

• Offer technical insights to Business Development teams for proposals and bids as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and deliverables.

• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Integration, and Operations teams.

• Assist project leadership in pinpointing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining alignment on delivery.

• Recognize and report technical risks, constraints, or changes in scope promptly.

• Establish SCADA engineering standards, documentation frameworks, and best practices.

• Ensure system designs comply with cybersecurity standards and best practices for industrial networking.

• Support quality assurance processes, including architecture reviews, code evaluations, and system validation.

• Promote the continuous improvement of SCADA engineering workflows and deployment methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Generally, 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering settings.

• Extensive practical experience in designing and implementing solutions using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform or a comparable industry standard.

• Preferred experience in delivering SCADA systems within mission-critical or industrial infrastructure environments.

• Proficiency in Ignition Gateway architecture, system design, and deployment.

• Experience with developing SCADA visualizations using Ignition Vision or Perspective.

• Solid understanding of tag architecture, alarm management, and historian integration.

• Experience with integrating PLC systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider platforms.

• Familiarity with OPC UA architecture and industrial networking protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, and MQTT.

• Experience in designing high-availability and distributed SCADA architectures.

• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity practices and secure network architecture.

• Strong capabilities in systems thinking and technical architecture.

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with technical teams and client stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% as required by project needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable options.

• Paid time off and sick leave.

• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional credentials.

• Opportunities for in-house and external technical training.

• Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects.

• A collaborative culture based on integrity, accountability, and teamwork.