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# Principal Control Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Chapman Tate Associates
- **Location:** Peterborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Rslogix, Software Engineering, Control Logix PLC, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Win CC
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/principal-control-systems-engineer/57430516

## About the Role

Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, The position would suit a senior controls/automation engineer with extensive hands-on experience working with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View SE, alongside a strong background delivering PLC/SCADA projects through the full engineering lifecycle., * 10+ years' experience delivering industrial automation/control system projects

 * Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
 * Strong FactoryTalk View SE experience
 * PLC / HMI / SCADA software development
 * Process automation or industrial control systems
 * Testing, commissioning and project delivery
 * Ability to work at Principal/Lead level

## Description

* PLC and SCADA software design and development
 * Development using Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / Studio 5000
 * HMI/SCADA development using FactoryTalk View SE
 * Control system design, implementation and optimisation
 * FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning
 * Troubleshooting and technical support
 * Producing technical specifications and project documentation
 * Working closely with engineering, project and customer teams
 * Providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers, If you're an experienced Control Systems, PLC or Automation Engineer with a strong Rockwell background and would be interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply or get in touch for further information.
Skills

 * Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View
 * Allen Bradley PLC Programming
 * Allen Bradley PLCs
 * Control Systems
 * PLC (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
 * Process Automation
 * Rockwell Automation
 * Rockwell ControlLogix Programming
 * SCADA (Industrial Automation)