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Controls Engineer

ReevrWest Midlands, UK🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Advance your career in industrial automation with exciting, bespoke projects at an established engineering firm, offering a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you have strong PLC programming skills and a passion for designing, testing, and commissioning innovative control systems. Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge machinery development.

Quick overview

Salary£45k - £60k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeHybrid
LocationWest Midlands, UK, United Kingdom
RoboticsCNCPLC ProgrammingSCADA

Job description

Controls Engineer

East Midlands
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent

Controls Engineer

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?

An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.

You'll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.

What You'll Do
  • Write PLC software from first principles
  • Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Develop and test safety-related control software
  • Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
  • Work with Profinet, Profibus and EtherNet/IP
  • Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
  • Fault-find control systems and machinery
  • Produce technical project documentation
  • Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
  • Commission systems at customer sites
What We're Looking For

The successful Controls Engineer will have:

  • 5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
  • Strong PLC programming experience
  • Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Safety-related control experience
  • VFD, drive and industrial network experience
  • Ability to read electrical drawings
  • Practical fault-finding experience
  • Good technical documentation skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Right to work in the UK
Desirable Skills

Any of the following would be beneficial:

  • Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
  • KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
  • Motion control
  • CNC
  • Functional / machine safety
  • HMI / SCADA
  • Vision systems
  • EPLAN Electric P8
Industries

Projects can span a range of sectors, including:

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Food & Beverage
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
What's On Offer?

£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime

23 days holiday Bank Holidays

37.5-hour working week

Training and development

Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases

Varied projects and technologies

The Opportunity

If you're an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands-on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we'd love to hear from you.

Customer-site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.

A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.

*Visa sponsorship is not available*

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