Controls and Instrumention Engineer

ALTEN is seeking a talented Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge industrial systems within an innovative engineering environment. This is a highly practical, hands-on position focused on the assembly, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of bespoke industrial equipment and test facilities. You'll be involved in building and supporting brand-new systems throughout their design, development, and validation phases. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in bringing first-of-a-kind test rigs and control systems to life, helping drive projects from concept through to operation. - Location: London - On Site: Onsite - Clearance: Clearable - Experience Level: Mid - Senior Key Responsibilities: - Support the installation, wiring, and integration of industrial control and instrumentation systems. - Assist with the development and commissioning of new test stands and engineering equipment. - Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues during development and testing activities. - Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. - Perform system validation, fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis. - Support hardware integration activities and ensure systems are operating safely and effectively. - Work closely with design, test, and development engineers to improve system performance and reliability. - Contribute to commissioning, verification, and acceptance testing activities. - Participate in occasional international commissioning and site support activities. Required Skills: - Experience working as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, or Automation Engineer within an industrial environment. - Strong hands-on electrical and instrumentation experience. - Proven experience with PLC-based control systems, including commissioning, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hardware integration. - Experience working with SCADA systems for system monitoring, control, and fault investigation. - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation. - Experience with panel wiring, field instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware. - Strong fault-finding and debugging skills across electrical and control systems. - Knowledge of industrial control system standards and engineering best practices. - Comfortable working in a highly practical engineering environment where equipment is being developed, tested, and refined. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Exposure to PLC programming, modifications, and commissioning activities. - Experience supporting prototype systems, R&D facilities, pilot plants, or test rigs. - Experience with commissioning complex industrial systems. - Previous international commissioning or site support experience.