At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation projects and enhance production processes in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Company: Innovative engineering firm specialising in advanced surface finishing and precision manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, healthcare, free parking, and flexible holiday options.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on cutting-edge automation projects.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in Electrical or Controls Engineering and PLC programming experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are currently working with an engineering business who specialise in advanced surface finishing and precision manufacturing solutions for customers across a range of industrial sectors. They are actively seeking the role of a Control Systems Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. Working on a diverse portfolio of automation and capital projects, you'll play a key role in developing and improving production processes, leading control system projects from concept through to commissioning, while helping drive continuous improvement across a modern manufacturing environment.
Control Systems Engineer - The Role:
- Coordinate automation projects from initial order through to installation and commissioning
- Design, develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for manufacturing processes
- Support process improvements, capital equipment installations and automation upgrades
- Specify electrical control systems and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates
- Provide automation support and technical guidance to maintenance and production teams
- Carry out fault finding across PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term engineering solutions
- Manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability
- Work closely with production teams to optimise plant efficiency and minimise downtime
Control Systems Engineer - What We’re Looking For:
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Electronic Engineering
- PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000. Mitsubishi GX Works advantageous but not essential
- Knowledge of electrical control system design using Autocad for production machinery
- Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
- Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience would be beneficial
Why Join?
- Varied automation and manufacturing improvement projects
- Play a key role in modernising production systems and capital investment programmes
- Excellent pension package with up to 21% total contribution
- Fantastic Health Cover and flexible holiday options
- Long-term career progression with a business committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Sheffield, Rotherham, Mexborough, Doncaster and other surrounding areas.
Control Systems Engineer in Sheffield employer: Automation Experts Ltd
Automation Experts Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Cheshire, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, long-term career development opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about automation and machinery.
