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Controls Engineer

AvantiKnutsford, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge control systems for specialized scientific equipment at a renowned engineering company, with opportunities for hands-on software and hardware integration. This hybrid role is perfect for experienced engineers with C# and PLC expertise who thrive on solving complex challenges and contributing to innovative projects. Embrace this chance to grow your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Posted
23 hours ago
PLC Programming

Job Description

Avanti Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering company that designs and manufactures high-end scientific equipment used in semiconductor, advanced materials and energy research.

They’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team, developing the software and control systems behind their equipment.

The role:

  • C# software development
  • PLC programming using Structured Text / Ladder Logic
  • HMI development
  • Integrating software with sensors, actuators and other hardware
  • Debugging software, controls and hardware
  • Supporting existing products and developing new systems

What we’re looking for:

  • Commercial C#/.NET experience
  • Hands-on PLC programming
  • Experience working with physical equipment or machinery
  • HMI development
  • Electronics/PCB knowledge would be beneficial

This would suit someone from a controls, automation, scientific instrumentation, test equipment or specialist machinery background who enjoys working across both software and hardware.

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