Control systems engineer (degree)

Level

Degree level

Length

3.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Assuring that manufacturing runs smoothly in areas such as site maintenance.

Design and programme control logic for industrial processes and plant

Commission new control systems and carry out site acceptance tests

Diagnose faults in PLC, DCS, and instrumentation systems

Configure and tune PID control loops for process optimisation

Produce control system documentation including cause and effect matrices

Support project teams during plant shutdowns, upgrades, and modifications

Control theory - feedback loops, PID tuning, and process dynamics

PLC and DCS programming using IEC 61131-3 languages

SCADA systems and human-machine interface (HMI) design

Process instrumentation - sensors, transmitters, valves, and actuators

Functional safety standards including IEC 61511 and IEC 61508

Systems integration, commissioning, and factory acceptance testing

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