Design Engineer

A leading engineering company is seeking an HMI Design Engineer for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) to focus on the design, development, and integration of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for safety-critical control systems. This fully on-site role requires collaboration with control systems, instrumentation, and human factors teams to ensure operator interfaces are safe, intuitive, and compliant with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop operator interfaces and HMI displays for control systems Apply human factors principles to improve usability and reduce human error Collaborate with control systems and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless integration Create mock-ups, prototypes, and layouts for validation and operator testing Ensure HMI designs comply with functional safety, alarm management, and relevant standards Support testing, validation, and documentation of HMIs for regulatory and operational approval Requirements: Proven experience in HMI design / SCADA / DCS systems Strong understanding of control systems and instrumentation integration Knowledge of human factors, usability, and ergonomic principles Experience with functional safety standards, alarm management, and interface guidelines Ability to produce mock-ups, prototypes, and design documentation Strong collaboration and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams Eligible to work fully on-site Benefits: 12-month contract with potential for extension (Inside of IR35) Competitive, negotiable rate Work on safety-critical control systems Gain experience across HMI design, human factors, and control systems integration Collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams in a structured engineering environment

Location: Essex, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/5/2025