Controls Engineer

Meridian Business Support

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7 months ago

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Controls Engineer

The Opportunity:
Are you a seasoned Controls Engineer who is able to provide specialist instrumentation and controls engineering support across automation and production systems? This PLC Controls Engineer will possess a strong focus on PLC programming, robotics integration, and hands-on implementation, then we have a fabulous, newly created role for you in beautiful Somerset.

Job Responsibilities:

Instrumentation and Controls - Design, develop, and implement instrumentation and control systems for manufacturing and automation projects.  Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems — Mitsubishi preferred, but experience with other platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) acceptable.  Interpret and create electrical and control schematics, I/O lists, and control panel designs.
Automation and Robotics - Integrate and support robotic systems in production lines.
Project Execution - Support project-based assignments from concept through to commissioning. Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
Maintenance and Support - Provide hands-on support to the maintenance and production teams for diagnostics, breakdowns, and technical issues.  Assist in fault finding on control systems, sensors, and instrumentation across site assets.  Conduct system testing, calibration, and validation activities.
Compliance and Documentation - Ensure all electrical work complies with the latest wiring regulations (18th Edition or current).
REQUIRES OF YOU:
Degree/HNC in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Engineering, or equivalent.
Proven experience in PLC programming (Mitsubishi preferred) and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
Latest electrical certification (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
Demonstrable experience with instrumentation and control systems in manufacturing environments.
Exposure to industrial robotics — Fanuc preferred.
Able to read and generate technical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
Excellent fault-finding and hands-on problem-solving ability.Associated Benefits:
26 days holiday per annum (allocated to fixed and flexible dates) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
Working Hours: 07.00 to 16.30 Monday to Wednesday, 07.00 to 16.00 Thursday with every Friday off
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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