Are you passionate about automation and developing cutting-edge machinery? Do you enjoy taking projects from concept through to commissioning?
Our client, 3P Innovation, is a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device and FMCG sectors. Based in Warwick, they design innovative, high-quality automation solutions for customers across the globe and are looking to expand their Controls Engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking business where you'll work on highly customised automation projects using the latest technologies.
The Role
As a Controls Engineer, you'll be involved throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept and customer discussions through to software development, commissioning and customer handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and commission PLC and HMI software for bespoke automated machinery.
- Support projects from concept through design, build, FAT, installation and aftermarket support.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Project Engineers to deliver complete automation solutions.
- Produce technical documentation including Software Design Specifications, Test Records, Software Releases, O&M Manuals and Disaster Recovery documentation.
- Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support on-site commissioning and customer validation.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support customers following installation where required.
About You
You'll be an enthusiastic Controls Engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges and working on bespoke automation projects.
You’ll ideally have experience with:
- PLC and HMI programming
- Industrial automation and special purpose machinery
- Beckhoff and/or Siemens control systems
- Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning
- Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong communication skills and excellent problem-solving ability
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Willingness to travel occasionally (typically less than 5%)
Desirable Experience
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Git version control
- Basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic knowledge
- Robotics
- Machine Vision
- SCADA / MES systems
- Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
- GAMP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 or EU Annex 11
- Industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, Ethernet/IP and Serial communications
- .NET and SQL
Why Join 3P Innovation?
At 3P Innovation, you'll become part of a business built around innovation, collaboration and integrity.
You’ll work on technically challenging, one-off automation projects where no two days are the same, alongside experienced engineers who genuinely enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.
The company actively encourages learning, knowledge sharing and continuous development, giving you the opportunity to broaden your skills across PLCs, robotics, vision systems and advanced automation technologies.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Exciting bespoke automation projects
- Opportunity to work with leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers
- Career development and ongoing technical training
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Modern offices based in Warwick
- 9 day fortnight (Every other Friday off)
- Low travel requirement (typically under 5%)
- And much more!
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