Controls Engineer
Location: Hull based with ad hoc overseas travel
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We're proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business in their search for a Controls Engineer to join their dynamic engineering maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically skilled professional to take ownership of automation and control systems across site – designing, implementing, and optimising solutions that keep production running at peak performance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
* Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure smooth production.
* Diagnosing and resolving control system failures, implementing long‑term corrective actions.
* Identifying and upgrading obsolete equipment as part of ongoing modernisation.
* Developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation systems.
* Partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver process improvements and boost efficiency.
* Supporting specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
* Maintaining accurate technical documentation including schematics, program backups, and system configurations.
What You'll Be Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical or Automation Engineering or a related field.
* Proven experience in controls or automation engineering within a production/manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development.
* Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
* Flexibility to travel when required.
Desirable Experience
* Hands‑on experience with robotics, vision systems, or Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies.
* Additional certifications in automation or electrical engineering disciplines.
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
Why Apply?
This is a chance to join a forward‑thinking business that invests heavily in technology, people, and continuous improvement. You'll enjoy a varied role, real technical challenges, and excellent opportunities for development within a supportive engineering team.
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