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# Principal Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Rullion
- **Location:** Bilston, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Architecture, System Programming, Technical Data Management Systems, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2861685154-2

## About the Role

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

 * A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
 * Strong understanding of process control principles and control system methodologies.
 * Experience with control system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and implement effective solutions.
 * A proven ability to deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed timescales and budgets.
 * The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Interested?

If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career and work on innovative control system projects, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

## Description

We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality engineering solutions.

You'll play a key role in managing control system projects, supporting service contracts and implementing product upgrades, while ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards., * Managing and coordinating control system development projects and implementing modifications to gas turbine control logic.

 * Maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading control system hardware, including processors, I/O cards and network infrastructure.
 * Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance to plant operations and maintenance teams.
 * Working closely with suppliers, providing technical oversight and support throughout project delivery.
 * Planning, specifying and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
 * Investigating process control issues, identifying root causes and delivering effective technical solutions.
 * Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including operating manuals, test procedures and engineering reports.
 * Ensuring all engineering activities comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and company procedures.
 * Supporting product upgrades, system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.


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