Controls Engineer

Control Systems Engineer x2

£45-60k + Paid Overtime, Pension, Training, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Hinckley/ Coventry - Hybrid/ Flexible Working Available

Ref: 25681

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two experienced Controls Engineers to join a well-established and growing control systems engineering business. Following significant new project wins and continued business growth, the company is expanding its Controls Engineering team.

You will work on bespoke industrial automation projects across sectors including Automotive, Food & Beverage, Aerospace and Pharmaceutical, taking projects from software design and development through to testing, commissioning and customer handover.

Control Systems Engineer – The Role:

Design and develop PLC software from first principles for bespoke industrial automation systems

Program primarily Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000

Develop, test and commission safety-related control software

Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion systems, fieldbus networks and remote I/O

Work with industrial communication protocols

Read and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional specifications

Carry out practical electrical and control-system fault finding during build, testing and commissioning

Produce and maintain FDS, test documentation, commissioning records and O&M information

Support legacy systems including Siemens S7 Classic and STL/IL where required

Work closely with Project Managers, Electrical Design, Panel Build and Installation teams

Commission systems at customer sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work

Support customer acceptance testing and technical handover

Contribute to the development and improvement of control systems and engineering processes

What We're Looking For:

Practical experience of control-system fault finding and site commissioning

Experience producing clear technical documentation

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

Desirable Experience:

Siemens S7 Classic, STL and/or IL

Robotics, particularly KUKA, ABB or FANUC

Motion control using Siemens, Rockwell, Bosch Rexroth or similar

CNC systems

HMI, SCADA or vision systems

EPLAN Electric P8

Formal machine safety or functional safety training

Why Join?

Work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industries

Take projects through the complete lifecycle from PLC development to commissioning

Flexible or hybrid working available during suitable software design phases

Exposure to PLC, robotics, motion, safety and advanced automation technologies

Supportive engineering environment with genuine long-term career opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys developing PLC software from the ground up and seeing their work through to the commissioning of real-world automated machinery.

Located around Hinckley / Coventry, the role is commutable from Leicester, Nuneaton, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham and surrounding areas, with customer-site travel required during commissioning phases.

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For further information please contact Sharon Hill