Job Description

Job title: Process Control Systems Engineer
Location: Hartlepool (Steel Tubes department) (TS25)
Salary: up to 45,000 plus benefits
Site Based
Hours: 37 hours per week
Permanent
Shape the Future of Automation in Steel Manufacturing
EC&I Partners are looking for a Process Control Systems Engineer to join our clients successful Steel workshop in Hartlepool, their strength lies not only in their steel-but in the people who shape it. If you're passionate about automation, problem-solving, and driving real impact through technology, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Benefits:
Tata Steel offers a highly competitive package, including:

• Up to 45,000 salary
• 35 days holiday per year
• Annual pay review & quarterly bonus scheme
• Private healthcare (individual cover)
• Industry-leading defined contribution pension (10% employer / 6% employee)
• Free onsite parking, employee discounts (Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover, and more), and an employee assistance programme

What You'll Be Doing
As our Process Control Systems Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical automation systems that keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
• Diagnosing faults and implementing upgrades across site-wide control systems
• Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams on automation improvements
• Supporting capital projects and ensuring control systems meet industry standards
• Monitoring industrial networks and ensuring robust communication protocols
• Enhancing process efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical know-how will directly influence operational success.
We're looking for someone with a strong technical background in industrial control systems and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
You'll need:

• A degree or HNC with experience in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering
• Proven experience with Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, or similar PLCs
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience in fault finding, system optimisation, and commissioning new systems
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?
Our clients are one of the world's top steel producers, with an annual crude steel capacity exceeding 33 million tonnes and around 80,000 employees across four continents. Sustainability is at the core of their operations. They are committed to reducing energy consumption and achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Join them and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel.
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