At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and commission control systems for high-speed manufacturing equipment.
- Company: Established engineering business with a focus on innovative capital equipment.
- Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary, paid overtime, bonuses, and international travel opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and diverse technical challenges await you.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting automation projects worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in PLC software development and control systems required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Paid Overtime + Bonus
Expected Annual Earnings: Circa £80,000
Travel: Approximately 50% UK and International
Are you an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys seeing a project through from software development and panel testing to installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support? This is an opportunity to join an established engineering business that designs and manufactures high-value capital equipment for high-speed manufacturing sectors. You will work on technically interesting machinery and automation projects, writing and developing control software before supporting testing, installation and commissioning at customer sites across the UK and internationally.
The Role
As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, testing and commissioning control systems for bespoke capital equipment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Writing and developing PLC software
- Creating and modifying HMI applications
- Working with Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell control systems
- Testing control panels and machinery before dispatch
- Supporting machine build, electrical testing and fault-finding
- Commissioning equipment at customer sites
- Diagnosing and resolving controls and automation issues
- Providing on-site technical support during installation and production trials, as well as ongoing technical support to customers
- Working closely with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teams
- Producing and maintaining relevant technical documentation
Approximately 50% of your time will involve travel to customer sites. This will include projects throughout the UK as well as international assignments.
What We Are Looking For
You will need previous experience working as a Controls Engineer, Controls Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer within a machinery, automation or capital equipment environment. You should have experience in:
- PLC software development
- HMI development
- Siemens PLC systems
- Allen-Bradley or Rockwell PLC systems
- Control panel and machinery testing
- Fault-finding and problem-solving
- Installation and commissioning
- Supporting equipment and customers on-site
Experience working with high-speed manufacturing, production machinery, special-purpose machinery or automated equipment would be particularly relevant. You must also be comfortable travelling regularly throughout the UK and internationally.
Salary and Benefits
The company offers:
- Basic salary of up to £55,000 per annum
- Paid Overtime & Company Bonus
- Expected annual earnings of approximately £80,000
- Excellent additional employee benefits
- International project experience
- Technically varied automation and machinery projects
- Long-term career development within an established engineering business
About the Company
The company designs and supplies high-value capital equipment to high-speed manufacturing businesses. Its engineers are involved throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial design and software development through to testing, installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support. This role would suit a Controls Systems Engineer who wants a technically varied position, strong earning potential and the opportunity to work on complex machinery projects in the UK and overseas. Apply now to find out more about the company, its equipment and the projects you would be working on.
Controls Systems Engineer employer: SimWest Engineering Recruitment
Join a dynamic engineering business in Blackburn, Lancashire, where your expertise as an Electrical Design Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a supportive company culture that encourages innovation and problem-solving, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across various industrial sectors. The company prioritises employee growth, offering exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to collaborate closely with clients and suppliers, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
SimWest Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
