Full job descriptionAn opportunity for an experienced Controls & Integration Engineer to design, develop, integrate, commission and support end-to-end warehouse automation solutions. This role requires expertise beyond PLC programming, encompassing full system integration with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Role Location: Remote with visits to Northampton office
Role Summary
*Full lifecycle ownership of automation projects, from software development through to post-implementation support.
*Design and integration of control systems with WCS and WMS platforms.
*Delivery of innovative warehouse and pallet automation solutions.
*Extensive UK travel to support commissioning, optimisation and customer delivery activities.
Key Responsibilities
*Design, develop and modify PLC and control software.
*Develop and implement integrations between PLC, WCS and WMS platforms.
*Configure and maintain industrial communication networks and interfaces.
*Lead commissioning, fault-finding, debugging and optimisation activities on live customer sites.
*Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system validation activities.
*Support system performance through implementation and operational handover.
*Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, software, network and system logic layers.
*Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Technical Requirements
*Strong PLC programming experience.
*Experience developing and commissioning WCS/WMS integrations.
*Understanding of database interaction, APIs and middleware technologies.
*Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
*Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics or material handling environments.
*Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience in live operational settings.
Desirable Experience
*Experience with alternative PLC platforms.
*SCADA and HMI development experience.
*Exposure to SQL, REST APIs or higher-level software integration.
*Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), shuttle systems or pallet automation technologies.
*Additional European language skills would be advantageous.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will:
*Be comfortable working across PLC programming, system logic and software integration layers.
*Take ownership of solutions from design through to operational performance and optimisation.
*Thrive in innovative, fast-paced engineering environments.
*Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused and accountable approach.
*Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering fully integrated automation solutions that perform reliably in operational environments, from initial development through to post-implementation optimisation.