£45-60k + Paid Overtime, Pension, Training, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Hinckley/ Coventry - Hybrid/ Flexible Working Available
Ref: 25685
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
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year