Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer East Midlands
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent

Controls EngineerAre you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?

An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.

You’ll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.

What You'll Do
Write PLC software from first principles
Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
Develop and test safety-related control software
Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
Work with Profinet, Profibus and EtherNet/IP
Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
Fault-find control systems and machinery
Produce technical project documentation
Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
Commission systems at customer sitesWhat We're Looking ForThe successful Controls Engineer will have:

5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
Strong PLC programming experience
Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
Safety-related control experience
VFD, drive and industrial network experience
Ability to read electrical drawings
Practical fault-finding experience
Good technical documentation skills
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UKDesirable SkillsAny of the following would be beneficial:

Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
Motion control
CNC
Functional / machine safety
HMI / SCADA
Vision systems
EPLAN Electric P8IndustriesProjects can span a range of sectors, including:

Automotive
Aerospace
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Logistics
ManufacturingWhat's On Offer?£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime

23 days holiday Bank Holidays

37.5-hour working week

Training and development

Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases

Varied projects and technologies

The OpportunityIf you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands-on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer-site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.

A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed