Control Systems Engineer
£45-60k
Staffordshire
Ref: 25122


An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover.


This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.


Automation Software Engineer - The Role:
*Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment
*Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations
*Deliver control solutions on time and within budget
*Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams
*PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems
*Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level
*Provide ongoing technical support


Automation Software Engineer - The Person:
*Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
* At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in automation software engineering
* Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems
* Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies
* Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives
* Experience with robot programming helpful, particularly Fanuc and/or ABB
* Confident use of electrical test equipment
* Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems
* Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments
* Able to contribute to technical documentation
*Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role
*Preferably you will also be skilled with/have some experience of Rockwell


Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding.


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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.