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 Engineer
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to earn spot bonuses and performance awards
Private healthcare for you, your partner and children (following probation)
Contributory pension scheme
21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for long service
Cycle to work scheme
Excellent progression and development opportunities
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects worldwide
Supportive and close-knit team environment
Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 14:00 If you are interested to find out more about the role please reach out to Charlie Boulton using the contact details below:
01453 852544
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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