PLC/SCADA Engineer in Sedgefield

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️ Process Controls Engineer - OT Cyber Security Pathway

Teesside | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Training

2 Positions Available

We're working with a growing engineering organisation in Teesside seeking Process Controls Engineers with solid PLC/DCS/SCADA experience and a strong interest in developing into OT Cyber Security. If you come from a Process Controls, Automation or E&I background—and want to move toward industrial cyber protection—this is the ideal next step.

The Role

You'll support and improve control and automation systems across advanced industrial sites while gaining hands-on exposure to OT security initiatives.

Core responsibilities include:



Supporting and optimising PLC, DCS, SCADA and ICS/PCN systems

PLC programming, troubleshooting and modifications (Siemens, AB, Schneider, Mitsubishi, etc.)

Maintaining and diagnosing DCS platforms (ABB, Honeywell, DeltaV, Yokogawa)

Updating HMI/SCADA interfaces, alarms and operator workflows

Supporting system upgrades, migrations and digital transformation projects

Troubleshooting instrumentation, control loops and automation issues

Assisting with OT security improvements (full training provided) Required Experience



Background in Process Controls, Automation, E&I or similar

Experience with at least one major PLC platform

Exposure to SCADA or DCS systems in an industrial environment

Understanding of process control networks and industrial communication protocols

Strong instrumentation and process control fundamentals

Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings and control philosophies ✨ Advantageous (Not Essential)



Interest in OT/ICS Cyber Security

Awareness of IEC 62443, NIST or industrial cyber practices

Experience delivering system upgrades or modernisation projects

Functional safety knowledge (IEC 61508/61511) What's on Offer



Competitive salary + benefits

Formal OT Cyber Security and automation training

Exposure to modern industrial technologies

Long-term development and career progression If you're a controls or instrumentation engineer looking to step into one of the fastest-growing specialist areas in industry, this opportunity puts you right at the forefront.

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