At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver automation projects from concept to completion.
- Company: Join a respected engineering firm with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Supportive environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
- Why this job: Work on exciting automation projects and develop your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical control systems and PLC programming.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
Grantham, Lincolnshire
£35,000 - £50,000 Depending on Experience
Full-time, Permanent
Rise10 Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly respected and established engineering business in their search for a talented Controls Systems Engineer to join their growing team. With over 60 years of experience within the Low Voltage Electrical Control Panel industry, our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and innovative control solutions across a range of sectors.
Due to continued growth and an increase in project demand, they are looking to welcome an experienced Controls Systems Engineer who can contribute to the delivery of automated control systems while developing a long-term career within a successful and forward-thinking business. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, technical challenges, and being involved in projects from initial design through to final commissioning.
The Role
As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering automation projects from concept through to completion. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and customers to design, program, test, and commission control systems across a variety of industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking PLC software projects from initial design through to final commissioning
- PLC programming, primarily using Rockwell and Schneider platforms
- Designing and developing electrical control systems including motor starters, soft start units, inverter drives, and LV control circuits
- Configuring and developing HMI and SCADA systems
- Producing functional design specifications and test documentation
- Supporting system testing and fault finding
- Carrying out customer site commissioning (typically within a 100-mile radius of Grantham)
- Occasional travel and site work, generally around 20% of the role
About You
We are looking for a Controls Systems Engineer with a strong electrical controls background and experience delivering industrial automation solutions.
- Experience designing electrical control systems
- PLC programming experience across platforms such as Rockwell, Schneider, or similar
- Knowledge of HMI and SCADA configuration (SCADA experience desirable but not essential)
- Experience working on automated industrial processes, ideally within sectors such as water, sewage, pumping, manufacturing, or similar environments
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an engineering team
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside electrical engineers and customers
Why Join?
Our client is a well-established business with a strong reputation for looking after its people. Many employees have built long-term careers with the company, with a significant number having over 20 years’ service.
- A varied and rewarding workload
- Genuine opportunities for progression and development
- The chance to work on interesting automation projects across multiple industries
- A supportive and experienced engineering environment
- 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Benefits cash plan covering medical, health, and leisure requirements
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 40 hours per week
If you are an experienced Controls Systems Engineer looking for your next career move with a respected and growing engineering company, Rise10 Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply Now. Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed.
Controls Systems Engineer employer: Rise 10 Talent Ltd
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Software Automation Engineer will be pivotal in delivering cutting-edge automation solutions. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of technology in safety-critical industries. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only promises technical challenges but also a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and professional advancement.
