Controls Systems Engineer

  • Automation Experts Ltd
  • Chepstow, Gwent
  • 26/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Our client-a leading advanced manufacturing organisation-seeks a Controls Engineer to take ownership of industrial automation systems across high-performance automated cells and lines. This is a hands-on, highly visible role supporting production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement on site.

Controls Systems Engineer

£45,000 - £55,000 + c5% Bonus + 15% Pension + 33 Days Holidays + Benefits

Gloucestershire

Ref: 25065

Controls Systems Engineer - The Role:
  • Design, program, and commission PLCs & motion systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff)
  • Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs)
  • Deliver SCADA/HMI solutions with alarms, diagnostics, and data acquisition
  • Lead automation projects from concept to handover
  • Troubleshoot faults, implement upgrades, and support production & maintenance teams
Controls Systems Engineer - The Person:
  • Proven experience as aControl Systems Engineeror in a similarautomation engineeringrole.
  • Strong proficiency inPLC programming(Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent platforms).
  • Hands on experience withindustrial automation systems, includingSCADA,HMI, and overallcontrol system architecture.
  • Solid background inmanufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.

Located in Gloucestershire, this role would be commutable from Bristol, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Newport and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill