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Control and Instrumentation Engineer

  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £55000.00 - £70000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Daniel Billington
  • Contact Email: d.billington@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 11 March 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH83943_1738086065

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £55,000-£70,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a skilled Control and Instrumentation Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the defence sector? We are recruiting for a dynamic and innovative organisation that plays a crucial role in the UK's national security and defence technology landscape.

About the Role

As a Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge systems that ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical defence projects. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, tackling unique challenges and delivering solutions that have a tangible impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop control systems for the defence industry.
  • Integrate instrumentation systems to meet project specifications and operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including MOD guidelines.
  • Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to enhance system performance.
  • Produce technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and user manuals.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need a combination of technical expertise and a passion for solving complex problems. Experience in defence or similarly regulated industries is highly advantageous.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS).
  • Experience with instrumentation selection, configuration, and integration.
  • Strong understanding of safety-critical and secure systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills:

  • Previous experience working in a highly regulated/safety critical industry.
  • Strong knowledge with Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, or similar.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • The chance to work on meaningful, high-impact projects in the defence industry.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.