National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Controls Systems Engineer

Royston
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

Job title: Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Royston, UK (on-site)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a software controls engineer, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

As the Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems, which are used to monitor and control the plant systems at Royston.

You will provide Software and Controls input for projects for the Site, this could be modifications to existing systems or new installations altogether

As a Controls systems engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

Provide expert knowledge of PLC systems, JM preferred is Omron and Allen-Bradley.
Provide expert knowledge of SCADA systems, JM preferred is Wonderware (Intouch) and Inductive Automation's (Ignition) SCADA packages.
Supporting the projects teams at initial design stages to offer advice on the selection of software and controls equipment to ensure improved levels of plant reliability and maintainability, designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software as required.
Implement and continually review the controls strategy to ensure business needs, both current and future are maintained and developed.
Implement recognised standards with regards alarm management and safety related control functions so that process safety is delivered.
Interpreting technical drawings for planning, executing, and specifying material to support job duties.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Minimum of 5 years industry experience
Have skills in Programmable logic controllers (PLC) (Omron, Allen Bradley), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) & preferably experience with Wonderware
ECI experience in a large-scale manufacturing/chemical facilities/plant within a software/controls function
Experience in network infrastructure, architecture, and administration
Knowledge and experience with the following: Windows server 2008,2012 and 2016, Microsoft SQL server 2000,2008 and 2012, Active directory, Terminal services and Thin client architecture, MS licencing
Ability to read and understand Instrument and electrical drawings
Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
House saving funds
Life and disability insurance
Commuter allowances and loans
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

#LI-AG1
#LI-Onsite
#CVL
#JMUK

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Finance System Assurance Manager

Finance Systems Assurance Manager

Elasticsearch Platform Engineer

Controls Engineer

Systems Optimisation & Integration Consultant

Data Security Engineer

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Present Data Engineering Solutions to Non-Technical Audiences: A Public Speaking Guide for Job Seekers

As the demand for data engineers grows, so do the expectations. It’s not enough to build robust pipelines or optimise ETL jobs—UK employers now look for candidates who can also communicate clearly with stakeholders, especially those without technical backgrounds. Whether you're applying for a data engineering role in finance, healthcare, retail, or tech, your ability to explain complex systems in plain English is becoming one of the most valued soft skills in interviews and in the workplace. This guide will help you master public speaking for data engineering roles: from structuring your presentation and designing effective visuals, to simplifying terminology, storytelling and confidently answering stakeholder questions.

Data Engineering Jobs UK 2025: 50 Companies Hiring Now

Bookmark this guide—refreshed every quarter—so you always know who’s really expanding their data engineering teams. Driven by the UK’s Digital Economy Strategy, the AI & GenAI boom, cheaper cloud storage and a squeeze on legacy batch pipelines, data engineering hiring is in overdrive for 2025. Employers from hyperscale tech firms to NHS trusts want lake‑house architects, streaming‑platform specialists, ETL developers, MLOps pipeline gurus, analytics engineers & FinOps‑savvy cost guardians—right now. Below you’ll find 50 organisations that posted UK‑based data engineering vacancies or announced head‑count growth in the last eight weeks. They’re grouped into five easy‑scan categories. For each company you’ll see its main UK hub, an example live or recent vacancy, and a quick reason it’s worth your time. Search any employer on DataEngineeringJobs.co.uk to view current ads, or set a free alert so fresh openings land straight in your inbox.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Data Engineering Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Re-entering the workforce after a career break can feel like stepping into a rapidly shifting data pipeline—especially in a specialist field like data engineering. Whether you paused your career for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter, the UK’s data engineering sector now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways. From structured returnships to flexible, hybrid and full-time roles, these programmes recognise the value of your transferable skills and life experience. With tailored mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks, you can confidently relaunch your data engineering career. In this guide, you’ll learn how to: Understand the current demand for data engineers in the UK Leverage your organisational, communication and problem-solving skills in data contexts Overcome common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your technical knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to data engineering Find roles that fit around family commitments—whether flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance your relaunch with caring responsibilities Master applications, interviews and networking specific to data engineering Draw inspiration from real returner success stories Get answers to common questions in our FAQ section Whether you aim to return as a data pipeline developer, ETL specialist, big-data architect or analytics engineer, this article maps out the steps and resources you need to reignite your data engineering career.