At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop control systems for water treatment; program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Company: Join a growing engineering team focused on advanced water treatment solutions for commercial clients.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Willingness to travel to customer sites is necessary.
- Why this job: Contribute to innovative engineering projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; experience with PLC programming required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering advanced water treatment and process solutions for commercial and industrial clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving the design, programming, commissioning, and support of control and automation systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop control systems for water treatment and process applications.
- Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated instrumentation.
- Commission and test automation systems on-site.
- Diagnose and resolve control system faults and performance issues.
- Produce electrical and control system documentation, including schematics and functional design specifications.
- Support project delivery throughout all project phases.
- Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, health and safety requirements, and company procedures.
- Provide technical support and training where required.
Essential Requirements
- Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience programming and commissioning PLC systems (such as Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Schneider).
- Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms.
- Strong understanding of electrical control panels, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required.
Desirable Skills
- Experience within the water treatment, utilities, or process industries.
- Knowledge of telemetry and remote monitoring systems.
- Experience with variable speed drives and motor control systems.
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP.
- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to work on varied and technically challenging projects.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you are a driven Controls & Automation Engineer looking for your next challenge and the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Controls & Automation Engineer in Kettering employer: Interaction Recruitment
This company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme. Located in the UK, they focus on delivering advanced water treatment solutions and provide clear career progression opportunities within a collaborative team environment.
