Controls Engineer
East Midlands
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Controls Engineer
Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?
An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.
You’ll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.
What You’ll Do
- Write PLC software from first principles
- Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
- Develop and test safety‑related control software
- Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
- Work with Profinet, Profibus and EtherNet/IP
- Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
- Fault‑find control systems and machinery
- Produce technical project documentation
- Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
- Commission systems at customer sites
What We’re Looking For
The successful Controls Engineer will have:
- 5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
- Strong PLC programming experience
- Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
- Safety‑related control experience
- VFD, drive and industrial network experience
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Practical fault‑finding experience
- Good technical documentation skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable Skills
Any of the following would be beneficial:
- Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
- KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
- Motion control
- CNC
- Functional / machine safety
- HMI / SCADA
- Vision systems
- EPLAN Electric P8
Industries
Projects can span a range of sectors, including:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
What’s On Offer?
£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime
23 days holiday Bank Holidays
37.5-hour working week
Training and development
Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases
Varied projects and technologies
The Opportunity
If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands‑on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.
Customer‑site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.
A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
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