📍 Gateshead
💰 £45,000 - £65,000 + Private Healthcare + Health Cash Plan + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Permanent | Full-Time
Drive Innovation in Power & Control Systems
Are you a Controls Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while enjoying excellent career development and a market-leading benefits package?
We're partnering with a successful and growing engineering organisation that designs and delivers advanced power distribution and control systems for industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure sectors. With significant investment, a strong project pipeline, and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the business.
This role offers the opportunity to work on the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing and commissioning, giving you genuine ownership and variety in your work.
Why Join?
Competitive salary of £45,000 - £65,000
Private Healthcare
Health Cash Plan
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Diverse and technically interesting projects
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business
The Role
As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of innovative control systems. Working closely with design, production, commissioning, and project teams, you'll help deliver high-quality solutions for a range of complex engineering applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop control systems for power generation and distribution applications
Program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Configure and integrate control equipment and automation systems
Produce and review technical documentation including I/O schedules, control philosophies, and functional specifications
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
Support system integration using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP
Carry out testing activities and support commissioning on-site when required
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout project delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion
Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience
Previous experience in a Controls, PLC, or Automation Engineering position
Strong understanding of electrical control systems within an industrial environment
Experience with, Rockwell, Schneider, or similar PLC platforms
HMI and/or SCADA development experience
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable Experience
Power generation, energy, or power distribution experience
Generator control and load management systems
Control and protection systems
AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software
Previous commissioning experience
18th Edition qualification
Interested?
If you're looking for a role that offers technical variety, project ownership, excellent earning potential, and long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £65000.00 per year