controls-engineer

A Controls Engineer is required in Clevedon to join an established engineering team, developing PLC and HMI control software for advanced engineering products. This permanent, full‑time position offers a salary up to £43,000 per annum plus a bonus and is based on site in Clevedon, North Somerset.

About the Role

You will design, develop, test and support control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high‑quality automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software in line with functional specifications.
• Design, test and validate control software solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and support release processes.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support manufacturing and service teams.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

About You

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Controls Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience developing PLC and HMI software within an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Blocks.
• Experience with HMI programming and technical documentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
• Desirable experience: Modbus TCP and EtherCAT communication protocols, PID control loops, functional safety, HAZOP or FMEA techniques, manufacturing or industrial control experience.

Benefits & Package

• Up to 7.5% annual bonus.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan & wellbeing programme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free parking & subsidised canteen.

Working Conditions

This is an on‑site role with occasional travel to customer sites, working with experienced engineering teams on innovative control solutions.