Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer
SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits
LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation and electrical systems, with scope to improve efficiency and support innovative technologies.
The Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will design, implement and support control systems while working closely with project teams to deliver effective solutions on time and within budget.
Working across office, manufacturing and customer sites, the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will apply PLC, HMI/SCADA and controls expertise to a range of electrical applications.
UK travel gives the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer exposure to on-site activities and varied project environments.
DUTIES
- Control System Design and Development: Design, implement and support control systems for a variety of electrical applications
- PLC Programming: Develop and support PLC solutions using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent platforms
- HMI/SCADA Solutions: Develop and support HMI/SCADA software using Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent systems
- Project Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to help deliver solutions effectively, on time and within budget
- On-Site Support: Travel across the UK to support on-site activities
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Previous experience within the industrial automation sector
- Experience with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent
- Experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent
- Demonstrated expertise in control system design and development
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus or equivalent
- Ability to confidently read electrical schematic diagrams
- Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate ideas clearly
DESIRABLE
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience with canning lines used by organisations such as Ball Packaging, Ardagh, Sonoco or Crown
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