Lead Controls Engineer

Lead Controls Engineer

Full-Time 50000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Laura Smith Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team in designing and testing bespoke automation systems.
  • Company: International business with a friendly and collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Take on exciting engineering challenges and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Are you a Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge? My client, an international business who design, manufacture and assemble bespoke automation systems, are looking for a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join their friendly team based in Norwich.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead a team of Control Systems Engineers
  • Plan and prioritise work
  • PLC Design (Allen Bradley typically)
  • Hands on problem solving during testing and manufacturing stage
  • Providing expert software design for PLCs, HMI's and SCADA systems
  • Project Management from initial customer contact through to design, manufacture and acceptance testing
  • Providing expert PLC technical support
  • Creating all relevant technical documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements
  • Driving continuous improvement of systems and processes

As an electrical controls engineer with proven experience within industrial automation environments, you will have confident PLC programming skills and be keen to enjoy your next engineering challenge.

Lead Controls Engineer employer: Laura Smith Recruitment Limited

Join a highly respected engineering company in Suffolk, where you will be part of a collaborative and experienced team dedicated to maintaining plant reliability and minimising downtime. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation. Enjoy the benefits of a structured shift pattern with every other weekend off, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects.

Laura Smith Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Controls Engineer

PLC Design
Allen Bradley
Problem-Solving Skills
Software Design for PLCs
HMI Design
SCADA Systems
Project Management