Control Systems Engineer

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.

Automation Software Engineer - The Role:

• 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

Automation Software Engineer - The Person:

• 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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