Junior Controls & Automation Engineer | Reading / Slough / Berkshire | Full Time | £30,000-£35,000 per annum depending on experience
Our client is a specialist engineering business with a close-knit team of around 13 people, delivering controls, automation and electrical engineering projects for customers across the UK and internationally.
They have successfully developed junior engineers previously and are comfortable investing time in the right individual. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team where attitude, aptitude and potential are valued alongside technical ability.
The Role
Are you a graduate or junior engineer looking to build a genuine career in controls and automation?
This role is suited to someone who has a technical, electrical, mechatronics or similar engineering background and a genuine interest in developing within controls and automation.
Some exposure to PLC programming and industrial automation or controls would be beneficial, but you do not need to have every technical skill from day one. PLC programming and other specialist systems can be developed through hands on training and working closely with experienced engineers.
Initially, you will work alongside senior engineers, learning the company's systems, software and ways of working. Projects are collaborative, with engineers working together rather than expecting junior team members to work independently from the outset.
As your skills and confidence develop, you will gradually take on more responsibility across programming, design, testing, commissioning, fault finding and customer interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting senior engineers on controls and automation projects
- Developing PLC programming skills
- Assisting with controls and electrical engineering activities
- Supporting testing and commissioning
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Working with HMI / SCADA and wider automation technologies
- Progressively taking responsibility for programming, design and commissioning
- Attending UK customer sites as required
- Travelling internationally for customer projects
- Developing customer-facing and project management skills as experience grows
Requirements
Our client is interested in candidates with potential rather than simply looking for someone who already ticks every technical box.
Candidates may come from backgrounds including:
- Controls Engineering
- Automation Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Manufacturing
- Machine Controls
- Systems Integration
- Electrical / Controls Technician roles
A degree is not essential. Electrical, electronic or mechatronics qualifications would be useful, but candidates who have developed strong technical skills through apprenticeships, technician roles, hands on experience or other routes will also be considered.
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK
- Willingness to undertake international travel when requiredStrong problem-solving and analytical ability
- Genuine interest in controls and automation
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
- Friendly and personable approach
Desirable
- Some knowledge or experience of PLC programming
- Exposure to industrial automation or controls
- Electrical or controls engineering experience
- Programming or engineeri
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Junior Controls & Automation Engineer in Slough employer: Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder
Cameron Clarke Associates is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, ideal for growth-minded professionals. Located in Leeds, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and encourages personal and career advancement.
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