Design Controls System Engineer

Job Detail

  • Contact  Caroline Strachan
  • Contact Phone  07825450978
  • Contact Email  cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com
  • Job Reference  10324

Job Description

Competitive Salary + Career Progression Opportunities

Are you passionate about innovative control systems and cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in a project-driven environment where your designs have a real-world impact? 

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be supporting a dynamic and forward-thinking business in Dumbarton as they grow their Technical Team. We’re looking for a Design Control Systems Engineer to help deliver a range of exciting automation projects across global markets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Designing and developing electrical control systems and panels

Creating PLC programs and HMI graphics (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)

Producing E&I circuit drawings using industry-standard CAD tools (experience with EPlan or ELCAD a bonus)

Developing communication protocols: ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet

Collaborating with internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

Testing control systems and panels in-house before deployment

Supporting on-site commissioning and customer meetings (travel ~25%)

Troubleshooting faults and interpreting legacy PLC code

Delivering accurate technical documentation and supporting product development

What We’re Looking For:

Professional electrical qualification: HNC or above in Electrical or Engineering discipline

Strong background in control systems, automation, and PLC programming

Proven experience in a project engineering environment

Ability to interpret customer specifications and deliver technical solutions

Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail

Willingness to travel internationally as part of project delivery (approx. 25%)

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