Controls Engineer

About the Role

Join a growing engineering company delivering critical engineering and infrastructure solutions to some of the UK''s leading Energy and Utilities organisations.

We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join an established engineering team, working on a variety of industrial automation and control systems projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong PLC programming experience who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle, from initial design and software development through to testing, commissioning and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects.

• Develop PLC software using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar platforms.

• Design, configure and develop HMI/SCADA systems.

• Support the full project lifecycle, including design, programming, testing and commissioning.

• Carry out system integration, troubleshooting and fault finding.

• Produce technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and operating manuals.

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and software engineering teams.

• Provide technical support during site installations, upgrades and commissioning.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar automation role.

• Strong hands-on PLC programming experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar platforms.

• Experience developing and configuring HMI systems.

• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus and Ethernet/IP.

• Experience with control system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline.