Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team, developing PLC and HMI control software for advanced engineering products.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop PLC and HMI software in line with functional specifications

* Design, test and validate control software solutions

* Produce technical documentation and support release processes

* Troubleshoot software issues and support manufacturing and service teams

* Contribute to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement

About YouWe are looking for a Controls Engineer with experience in automation, PLC programming and industrial control systems.

Ideally, you will have:

* HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Controls Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline

* Experience developing PLC and HMI software within an engineering environment

* Knowledge of PLC programming including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Blocks

* Experience with HMI programming and technical documentation

* Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams

Desirable experience:

* Modbus TCP and EtherCAT communication protocols

* PID control loops

* Functional safety, HAZOP or FMEA techniques

* Manufacturing, automation or industrial control experience

Benefits & Package

* Up to 7.5% annual bonus

* Up to 8% employer pension contribution

* Life assurance

* Health cash plan & wellbeing programme

* Discounted gym memberships

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Free parking & subsidised canteen

Based in Clevedon, North Somerset, this is an on-site role working with experienced engineering teams on innovative control solutions. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed