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.

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

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

LocationBased 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.