Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Cheltenham / Tewkesbury (with UK & International Travel)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Our client specialise with bespoke control systems, factory automation solutions, robotics, vision inspection systems and plastic container handling equipment. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Controls Engineer to work on a wide range of innovative automation projects across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams to deliver complete turnkey automation solutions.

Main Duties - Controls Engineer

Program PLCs, HMI/Touch Screens, SCADA and industrial network systems

Design and develop bespoke control systems for automation projects

Work closely with panel builders to ensure systems are built to specification

Carry out on-site installation and commissioning activities

Provide service, support and fault finding on existing customer systems

Manage projects through all stages from concept, design and build to final handover

Liaise directly with customers and suppliers throughout project delivery

Train and mentor junior engineers and other team members

Ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards

Travel throughout the UK and internationally to support installations and commissioning activities

The Ideal Candidate - Controls Engineer

Strong experience within industrial control systems

PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems

Knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNET/IP and ProfiNET

Experience working within manufacturing or automation environments

Strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities

Able to work independently and manage multiple projects

Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and overseas (approximately 50%)

Positive attitude with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

Robotics programming

EPLAN electrical design

Packaging systems

Plastics processing machinery

Previous experience working internationally

Additional language skills

What We Are Able to Offer - Controls Engine...