Latest controls engineer Jobs

Control Engineer

Design and develop PLC, HMI, and safety software for industrial automation systems across diverse sectors including automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Involved in full project lifecycle from software development to on-site commissioning, with responsibility for configuring drives, networks, and control hardware. Requires hands-on fault-finding, documentation, and customer collaboration during site visits.

Blue Arrow Coventry, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves maintaining and improving PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems within a highly automated food manufacturing environment. The engineer will lead reliability initiatives, conduct root cause analysis, and support capital projects including a future SCADA upgrade. Working across rotating day shifts, they will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimise process control, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement in a safety-critical setting.

Progressive Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £58,000 pa

Software Engineering Manager

Leads a team of industrial control software engineers while remaining actively involved in hands-on PLC programming and project delivery. Focuses on improving software standards, reusability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within bespoke machinery and automation systems. Works across multidisciplinary teams to deliver custom control solutions for industrial applications.

Six Ventures Ltd Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Automation Engineer

An Automation Engineer is needed to support and enhance PLC and SCADA systems within a highly automated food manufacturing environment. The role involves driving reliability improvements, leading automation projects, and ensuring long-term control system integrity. Key responsibilities include root cause analysis, process optimisation, and contributing to capital upgrades and future automation strategy.

Progressive Recruitment Acres, Kerry County, Ireland £55,000 – £58,000 pa

Automation Engineer (PLC Programming)

This role involves maintaining and supporting industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and drives, within a food manufacturing environment. The engineer will troubleshoot complex plant issues, assist in process design, and lead technological improvements. It offers technical autonomy and career development in a stable, high-quality production setting.

Rise Technical Recruitment Shaftesbury, United Kingdom £51,125 pa

On-site Permanent

Junior Automation Engineer (PLC / HMI / SCADA)

Junior Automation Engineer (PLC / HMI / SCADA)£40,000 - £48,000 + Structured Training + Hybrid Working + Technical Progression + Varied Automation ProjectsStaines-Upon-ThamesAre you a Junior Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or Software Project Engineer looking to accelerate your development on...

Rise Technical Recruitment Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4PP, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves leading automation and PLC support across a manufacturing site, troubleshooting complex control systems, and delivering CAPEX and improvement projects. The engineer will develop automation standards, coach technical teams, and ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment. Close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams is required to maintain reliable and effective automation systems.

Argon Engineering Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Automation Engineer

Automation EngineerBeccles, Suffolk£44,060.32+ per annum - plus excellent company benefitsFull Time | PermanentMonday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)Hales Group are recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles.This is an...

Hales Group Ellough, Suffolk, United Kingdom £44,060 – £46,379 pa

Electrical Systems Engineer

Design and develop electrical control systems for bespoke industrial machinery, from concept through commissioning, integrating PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety systems. Collaborate with mechanical teams to deliver high-performance automated solutions in a technically demanding environment. Take ownership of projects and contribute to the modernisation of control architectures within a supportive engineering culture.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and modifying PLC control software, designing HMI and SCADA systems, and supporting software testing, system integration, and commissioning. You will work closely with electrical, instrumentation, and project teams, and liaise with customers throughout project delivery and handover.

Able Consult Wolverhampton, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Control and Automation Engineer

Design and develop control systems for new and existing products, integrating hardware and software components across a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Work on PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration while supporting legacy systems and contributing to product modernisation. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, compliant solutions.

ReeVR Talent Hurn, Dorset, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Robotics Software Engineer

Develop and deploy software for industrial robotic systems using a modern ROS 2 Jazzy stack, with responsibilities spanning feature development, debugging, and integration on physical hardware. Work closely with robotics and controls engineers in a collaborative environment, contributing to modular, testable components and improving engineering processes. The role involves hands-on work with real-world automation challenges and deployment onto physical robots.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd Central Parade, London, United Kingdom

Actemium Automation Hampshire - OT Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and configuring OT servers and industrial networks, with a focus on strengthening cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments. The engineer will support PLC/SCADA integration, lead site commissioning activities, and produce technical documentation while working within multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes secure, future-focused automation in sectors like water, energy, and process industries.

Actemium UK Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Junior PLC Software Engineer

This role involves hands-on commissioning and development of automated machinery, fault-finding in PLC-controlled systems, and gradually progressing into advanced PLC programming and software design. The position offers a mix of office, shop floor, and customer site work, with opportunities for international travel.

Samuel Frank East Morton, West Yorkshire, BD20 5SH, United Kingdom £32,000 – £45,000 pa