Controls Engineer

?? Controls Engineer
Location:
Hull based with ad hoc overseas travel
Salary:
Competitive
Contract Type:
Permanent
About the Role
We\’re proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in their search for a
Controls Engineer
to join their dynamic engineering maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically skilled professional to take ownership of automation and control systems across site – designing, implementing, and optimising solutions that keep production running at peak performance.
What You\’ll Be Doing
Designing, programming, and troubleshooting
PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems .
Maintaining and improving
electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems
to ensure smooth production.
Diagnosing and resolving
control system failures , implementing long-term corrective actions.
Identifying and upgrading
obsolete equipment
as part of ongoing modernisation.
Developing
preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
for automation systems.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver
process improvements
and boost efficiency.
Supporting
specification, installation, and commissioning
of new equipment and system upgrades.
Maintaining
accurate technical documentation
including schematics, program backups, and system configurations.
What We\’re Looking For
You\’ll bring: NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in
Electrical or Automation Engineering
or a related field.
Proven experience in
controls or automation engineering
within a production/manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in
PLC programming
(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and
HMI/SCADA development .
Strong understanding of
industrial networking and communication protocols
(Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
Flexibility to travel when required.
Desirable Experience
Hands-on experience with
robotics, vision systems , or
Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies .
Additional certifications in
automation or electrical engineering disciplines .
Familiarity with
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,
and
continuous improvement
principles.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to join a forward-thinking business that invests heavily in technology, people, and continuous improvement. You\’ll enjoy a varied role, real technical challenges, and excellent opportunities for development within a supportive engineering team.
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