Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Controls Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery and special-purpose equipment.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in the design, programming, commissioning and ongoing development of innovative automation solutions for customers across a variety of industries.

This role offers a combination of office‑based engineering, hands‑on commissioning and occasional customer site work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software and machine control systems for bespoke automation projects.
• Produce functional specifications and machine control documentation.
• Ensure all control systems comply with current safety standards and best engineering practices.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments and design feasibility studies.
• Commission, test and fault‑find PLC‑controlled machinery both in‑house and at customer sites.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer acceptance activities.
• Provide technical support to installation and commissioning teams.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout each project.
• Liaise directly with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.

About You

We're looking for an engineer who has

• HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• Previous experience in a Controls Engineer position within industrial automation or special purpose machinery.
• Strong PLC programming experience using

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal .

• Experience with

Ford FAST Programming would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of

Schneider Electric Unity or PL7 is beneficial but not essential.

• A sound understanding of machinery, automation systems and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience commissioning and fault‑finding automated equipment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CAD packages such as
• EPLAN or

Auto CAD would be advantageous.

• Personal Attributes
• Has excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Communicates effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Is organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Is adaptable and willing to travel when required.
• Has a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
• Travel

This position will involve occasional travel to customer sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays where required.

There may also be opportunities for international travel depending on project requirements.

• What's on Offer
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging automation projects.
• Varied role covering design, programming, commissioning and customer support.
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical expertise.
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering business.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge industrial automation and bespoke machinery projects.

If you're an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact from design through to commissioning, we'd love to hear from you.

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