Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

East Midlands
£45,000 – £60,000 overtime
37.5 hours per week
Permanent

Controls Engineer

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC programming and industrial automation?

An established engineering business is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its controls team.

You’ll work on bespoke machinery and automation projects, from software design through to testing and commissioning.

What You’ll Do

• Write PLC software from first principles
• Program Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
• Develop and test safety‑related control software
• Configure VFDs, servo drives and motion systems
• Work with Profinet, Profibus and EtherNet/IP
• Read electrical drawings and I/O schedules
• Fault‑find control systems and machinery
• Produce technical project documentation
• Work alongside electrical and project engineering teams
• Commission systems at customer sites

What We’re Looking For

The successful Controls Engineer will have:

• 5 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery
• Strong PLC programming experience
• Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
• Safety‑related control experience
• VFD, drive and industrial network experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Practical fault‑finding experience
• Good technical documentation skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Skills

Any of the following would be beneficial:

• Siemens S7 Classic / STL / IL
• KUKA, ABB or FANUC robotics
• Motion control
• CNC
• Functional / machine safety
• HMI / SCADA
• Vision systems
• EPLAN Electric P8

Industries

Projects can span a range of sectors, including:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Logistics
• Manufacturing

What’s On Offer?

£45,000 – £60,000 Paid overtime

23 days holiday Bank Holidays

37.5-hour working week

Training and development

Flexible/hybrid working may be available during suitable software design phases

Varied projects and technologies

The Opportunity

If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a hands‑on role covering PLC programming, automation, design and commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer‑site travel is required, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.

A full UK driving licence and existing right to work in the UK are essential.

Visa sponsorship is not available.