Controls Engineer-Nights

Controls & Automation Engineer – Nights

Location: Telford, UK
Shift: Permanent Night Shift (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + 33% shift allowance
Total Package: Approx. £66,500 – £73,150 per annum

We are working with a globally recognised Tier 1 automotive supplier who are investing heavily in automation and innovation at their advanced manufacturing site in Telford.

They are now looking to hire a Controls & Automation Engineer on a permanent night shift to play a key role in the development, implementation, and optimisation of automated solutions across a high-tech facility that includes High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), CNC machining, heat treatment, and assembly cells.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Implement safe and sustainable automated processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Develop and optimise Siemens S7 PLC programs and WinCC/WinCC Flex HMIs.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to increase uptime and reduce cycle times.
• Collaborate with NPI and AME teams to specify and integrate new automation solutions.
• Analyse OEE and support root cause investigations to improve performance.
• Support burst builds, product launches, and the integration of new hardware and vision systems.
• Ensure version control and documentation is always up to date.

What We're Looking For:

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience – ideally Siemens S7 & WinCC
• Hands-on problem-solving capability with automation, controls, and process systems
• Background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing preferred
• Familiarity with Lean tools, OEE, Poka Yoke, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Interested?
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