At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to work on exciting electrical and control engineering projects.
- Company: Established international engineering business based in Dunfermline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and potential for hybrid working.
- Other info: Open to all backgrounds; great for recent graduates or developing engineers.
- Why this job: Perfect for those looking to grow their skills in a varied engineering role.
- Qualifications: Experience with PLCs and strong fault-finding skills preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife
Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Dependent on experience
We are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join the engineering team of an established international engineering business based in Dunfermline. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied role combining controls, electrical engineering, fault-finding, testing and technical documentation.
Our client is open-minded about level and background. You could already be working as a Controls or Automation Engineer, or you may come from a broader electrical engineering or maintenance background and have gained some exposure to PLCs and control systems. You do not need to be an expert PLC programmer, and experience with Siemens is not essential. Training can be provided for an engineer with the right underlying electrical and controls knowledge.
The Role
Working as part of a small controls team within a wider engineering department, you will be involved across a range of electrical and control engineering activities. Responsibilities will include:
- Working with PLC-based control systems, including understanding, maintaining and modifying existing programs
- Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting
- Reading and working from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Supporting the development and modification of electrical and control system designs
- Producing and updating technical drawings and engineering documentation
- Supporting control panel and equipment testing
- Carrying out practical fault-finding and testing within the workshop and engineering environment
- Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Assisting with commissioning and resolving technical issues
- Working with other engineers and departments to deliver projects to customer requirements
- Following structured engineering, quality and documentation processes
There may also be opportunities to support commissioning and fault-finding, although this is not an essential requirement of the role.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with candidates from a range of backgrounds, including Controls Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, EC&I/C&I or Electrical Maintenance. Ideally, you will have a combination of:
- Experience or exposure to PLC-controlled equipment or systems
- Some PLC programming, fault-finding or program modification experience
- Experience with PLC platforms
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with electrical control panels or industrial machinery
- Exposure to testing, commissioning or FAT
- Some experience with CAD or electrical technical drawings would be useful
- Good written communication and attention to detail
- A practical approach and willingness to get involved with equipment and testing
Who Could This Suit?
This opportunity could suit an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a varied engineering position, but we are equally interested in engineers earlier in their career. Applications are encouraged from strong graduates or developing engineers who have relevant electrical, controls, automation or PLC exposure and are looking for an opportunity to develop their skills. Less experienced engineers should be comfortable working predominantly on site during their initial development period. Hybrid working may become available once established within the team.
You will have Full right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from candidates with short term Visas with this role.
Controls Engineer in Dunfermline employer: Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd
Join a dynamic manufacturing business in South Lanarkshire that values innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to become a technical expert in packaging solutions. With a competitive salary, generous car allowance, and 34 days of annual leave, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and long-term career progression. This role not only allows you to engage with well-known brands but also provides opportunities for travel and professional development within a thriving industry.
Contact Details:
Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd Recruitment Team
