Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineers in this area could focus on designing, developing and optimising automated control systems that power industrial operations and manufacturing processes. A central theme could be translating complex technical requirements into reliable, scalable solutions that improve efficiency and performance across diverse environments.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Control Systems Engineer opportunities, roles that could support the delivery of innovative automation solutions across industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Roles of this type may sit within engineering teams where you could contribute to the full lifecycle of control system projects, from initial design and development through testing and deployment. The work could involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex system challenges and bringing technical expertise to bear on projects that require both depth of knowledge and adaptability.
Typical role overview

• Location: London, Greater London, England
• Type: Contract • Full-time
• Rate: £250-280 per day
• Discipline: Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Controls)

What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:

• Designing and developing control system solutions using industry-standard tools and platforms
• Integrating APIs, microservices and distributed systems architecture into control system implementations
• Working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP to build scalable, reliable automation solutions
• Collaborating on CI/CD pipeline development to improve deployment efficiency and system reliability
• Contributing to system testing, validation and troubleshooting across development and production environments
• Supporting documentation and adherence to technical standards such as ISO 9001
• Working within Linux and Windows environments as required by project scope

What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Solid technical foundation in control systems design and implementation
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following: .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot or Python
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with version control, CI/CD practices and modern development workflows
• Understanding of data quality, SQL and basic data pipeline concepts
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail

Nice-to-have skills include experience with SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC or RISE), Power BI for monitoring and visualisation, Terraform for infrastructure, or knowledge of security frameworks such as CSDR and DMZ architecture.
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• Exposure to modern control system architecture and emerging automation technologies
• Opportunity to work on projects that improve operational efficiency and manufacturing performance
• Collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued and developed
• Potential to deepen skills in cloud platforms, distributed systems and modern development practices
• Contract flexibility with competitive daily rates
• Engagement with teams solving complex technical challenges across diverse industrial applications

About SThree
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