At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop PLC and HMI software for exciting automation projects.
- Company: Join a growing systems integrator with a supportive engineering team.
- Benefits: Up to £65,000 salary, hybrid working, pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and exposure to diverse automation projects.
- Why this job: Work on technically challenging projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in controls engineering and Siemens TIA Portal programming required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Coventry (Hybrid available after probation)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Controls Engineer to join a growing systems integrator delivering bespoke automation solutions across manufacturing, logistics, FMCG and special purpose machinery sectors. Working within a highly experienced engineering team, you'll be responsible for the full automation project lifecycle, from software design and development through to testing, commissioning and customer handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal
- Deliver projects through the full control system lifecycle
- Produce functional design specifications and technical documentation
- Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Commission control systems on customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas
- Provide technical support during installation and commissioning
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practice
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer
- Industrial communication networks including Profinet and Profibus
- Experience delivering projects within industrial automation or systems integration
- Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Servo and motion control
- Siemens Startdrive and SINAMICS drives
- Safety PLC programming (Failsafe)
- SCADA experience
- EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical exposure
Hybrid working after probation
Company pension
Ongoing technical training and career development
Exposure to a wide variety of automation projects
Supportive engineering team with genuine progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Senior Controls Engineer with strong Siemens TIA Portal programming experience and are looking to work on technically challenging automation projects, we'd like to hear from you.
Senior Controls engineer in Coventry employer: NTWRX
NTWRX is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid working options to support work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the automation sector, all while being part of a collaborative team in the vibrant city of Coventry.
