Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about automation and developing cutting-edge machinery? Do you enjoy taking projects from concept through to commissioning? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client, 3P Innovation, is a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device and FMCG sectors. Based in Warwick, they design innovative, high-quality automation solutions for customers across the globe and are looking to expand their Controls Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking business where you'll work on highly customised automation projects using the latest technologies.

The RoleAs a Controls Engineer, you'll be involved throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept and customer discussions through to software development, commissioning and customer handover.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll design and develop PLC and HMI software for bespoke automation systems while supporting machine build, testing and installation.

You'll also have the opportunity to work with robotics, machine vision and other advanced automation technologies as projects require.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and commission PLC and HMI software for bespoke automated machinery.

Support projects from concept through design, build, FAT, installation and aftermarket support.

Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Project Engineers to deliver complete automation solutions.

Produce technical documentation including Software Design Specifications, Test Records, Software Releases, O&M Manuals and Disaster Recovery documentation.

Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support on-site commissioning and customer validation.

Diagnose and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Support customers following installation where required.About YouYou'll be an enthusiastic Controls Engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges and working on bespoke automation projects.

You'll ideally have experience with:

PLC and HMI programming

Industrial automation and special purpose machinery

Beckhoff and/or Siemens control systems

Factory Acceptance Testing and commissioning

Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong communication skills and excellent problem-solving ability

Fluent spoken and written English

Willingness to travel...