Control Systems Engineer
£45-60k
Staffordshire
Ref: 25122
An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover.
This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.
Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment
Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations
Deliver control solutions on time and within budget
Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams
PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems
Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level
Provide ongoing technical support
Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in automation software engineering
Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems
Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies
Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives
Experience with robot programming helpful, particularly Fanuc and/or ABB
Confident use of electrical test equipment
Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems
Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments
Able to contribute to technical documentation
Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role
Preferably you will also be skilled with/have some experience of Rockwell
Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding.
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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.
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