Technical Lead Engineer: Digitisation / Control Systems

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer: Digitisation / Control Systems. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for providing engineering authority, technical governance, and architectural oversight across PLC, SCADA, industrial networks, historian, and reporting systems.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technical authority within the Digitisation function, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with specifications across all software and network deliverables. This role demands a seasoned professional capable of leading complex control system projects from design through to commissioning, while upholding ISO 9001 quality standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in multi-vendor automation environments and possesses deep expertise in industrial communication networks, including fibre optic and Ethernet-based architectures.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Engineering Governance Act as the technical lead across all digitisation and control system projects. Define and enforce engineering standards, software development methodologies, and network design principles. Review and approve PLC, SCADA, historian, reporting, and industrial network designs prior to implementation. Provide structured technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel. Ensure engineering outputs fully comply with client specifications and contractual technical requirements. Systems & Network Architecture Oversee system architecture design for PLC, SCADA, HMI, historian, and reporting platforms. Design and approve industrial communication network architectures, including fibre optic backbone networks, Ethernet-based control networks, and industrial protocol implementations. Define fibre network topology, redundancy strategies (ring, star, hybrid), and segmentation principles. Ensure appropriate selection and configuration of fibre media, switches, and network infrastructure components. Validate integration strategies between OEM equipment, third-party systems, and plant-wide control architectures. Technical Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure all engineering and network deliverables meet defined technical specifications. Enforce adherence to ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards. Approve Quality Control Plan (QCP) documentation for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Take technical responsibility for successful execution of software FAT. Provide technical oversight during commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and network infrastructure systems. Client & OEM Technical Interface Act as the primary technical authority in engagements with clients and OEM suppliers. Lead technical design reviews and architecture validation sessions. Ensure OEM equipment integration aligns with approved control system and network architectures. Resolve complex technical escalations during implementation and commissioning phases. Experience & Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering. Professional registration is advantageous. Experience Minimum 8-12 years' experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering. Proven experience in PLC, SCADA, and fibre network design and commissioning. Demonstrated experience in industrial communication network architecture (Ethernet and fibre-based systems). Experience leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for software and integrated control systems. Strong exposure to multi-vendor automation environments. Technical Competencies PLC Platforms (Advanced Level): Siemens Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) Schneider Electric SCADA \/ Supervisory Platforms (Advanced Level): AVEVA \/ Wonderware Ignition Siemens Schneider Industrial Network & Fibre Design: Advanced understanding of fibre optic communication principles (single-mode and multi-mode). Design of redundant fibre network topologies for industrial environments. Configuration of managed industrial switches and network segmentation. Implementation of industrial Ethernet architectures. Network performance optimisation and fault diagnostics. Additional Technical Expertise: Industrial historian architecture and data acquisition principles. Reporting systems and relational database fundamentals (SQL-based environments). Commissioning methodologies for PLC, SCADA, and network infrastructure. Structured programming and modular software design principles.