Senior Controls & Integration Engineer

An opportunity for an experienced Controls & Integration Engineer to design, develop, integrate, commission and support end-to-end warehouse automation solutions. This role requires expertise beyond PLC programming, encompassing full system integration with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Role Location: Remote with visits to Northampton office

Role Summary

• Full lifecycle ownership of automation projects, from software development through to post-implementation support.
• Design and integration of control systems with WCS and WMS platforms.
• Delivery of innovative warehouse and pallet automation solutions.
• Extensive UK travel to support commissioning, optimisation and customer delivery activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify PLC and control software.
• Develop and implement integrations between PLC, WCS and WMS platforms.
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks and interfaces.
• Lead commissioning, fault-finding, debugging and optimisation activities on live customer sites.
• Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system validation activities.
• Support system performance through implementation and operational handover.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, software, network and system logic layers.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.

Technical Requirements

• Strong PLC programming experience.
• Experience developing and commissioning WCS/WMS integrations.
• Understanding of database interaction, APIs and middleware technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
• Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics or material handling environments.
• Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience in live operational settings.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with alternative PLC platforms.
• SCADA and HMI development experience.
• Exposure to SQL, REST APIs or higher-level software integration.
• Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), shuttle systems or pallet automation technologies.
• Additional European language skills would be advantageous.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be comfortable working across PLC programming, system logic and software integration layers.
• Take ownership of solutions from design through to operational performance and optimisation.
• Thrive in innovative, fast-paced engineering environments.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused and accountable approach.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering fully integrated automation solutions that perform reliably in operational environments, from initial development through to post-implementation optimisation.