Controls Engineer

Control Systems Engineer x2 GBP45-60k + Paid Overtime, Pension, Training, 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Hinckley/ Coventry - Hybrid/ Flexible Working Available Ref: 25681 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two experienced Controls Engineers to join a well-established and growing control systems engineering business. Following significant new project wins and continued business growth, the company is expanding its Controls Engineering team. You will work on bespoke industrial automation projects across sectors including Automotive, Food & Beverage, Aerospace and Pharmaceutical, taking projects from software design and development through to testing, commissioning and customer handover. Control Systems Engineer The Role: Design and develop PLC software from first principles for bespoke industrial automation systemsProgram primarily Siemens TIA Portal / S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000Develop, test and commission safety-related control softwareConfigure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion systems, fieldbus networks and remote I/OWork with industrial communication protocolsRead and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional specificationsCarry out practical electrical and control-system fault finding during build, testing and commissioningProduce and maintain FDS, test documentation, commissioning records and O&M informationSupport legacy systems including Siemens S7 Classic and STL/IL where requiredWork closely with Project Managers, Electrical Design, Panel Build and Installation teamsCommission systems at customer sites across the UK, including occasional overnight stays and weekend workSupport customer acceptance testing and technical handoverContribute to the development and improvement of control systems and engineering processes What We're Looking For: Practical experience of control-system fault finding and site commissioningExperience producing clear technical documentationStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsGood communication skills and a customer-focused approachFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites Desirable Experience: Siemens S7 Classic, STL and/or ILRobotics, particularly KUKA, ABB or FANUCMotion control using Siemens, Rockwell, Bosch Rexroth or similarCNC systemsHMI, SCADA or vision systemsEPLAN Electric P8Formal machine safety or functional safety training Why Join? Work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industriesTake projects through the complete lifecycle from PLC development to commissioningFlexible or hybrid working available during suitable software design phasesExposure to PLC, robotics, motion, safety and advanced automation technologiesSupportive engineering environment with genuine long-term career opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys developing PLC software from the ground up and seeing their work through to the commissioning of real-world automated machinery. Located around Hinckley / Coventry, the role is commutable from Leicester, Nuneaton, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham and surrounding areas, with customer-site travel required during commissioning phases. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sharon Hill.