Controls Engineer – Shape the Future of Industrial Automation!
Location: East Kilbride | Salary : competitive (dependant on experience) | Hours: Full-time, 39 hrs/week
Are you a skilled Controls Engineer ready to take on exciting challenges in industrial automation? Join a globally respected, employee-owned company where your expertise will drive innovation across manipulators, grinders, and robotic systems worldwide.
What You’ll Do:
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Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for new and existing products.
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Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs & HMIs (Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell Studio 5000).
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Lead on-site testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance globally.
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Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation.
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Provide technical support throughout production and post-production.
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Travel internationally to install and service cutting-edge equipment.
What We’re Looking For:
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HND or Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering (or similar).
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5+ years’ experience in control system design.
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Hands-on PLC & HMI programming experience.
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Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849).
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Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
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Willingness to travel internationally.
Bonus Skills:
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Electrical CAD (ePlan), analogue electronics, and hydraulic systems experience.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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Employee ownership: shares, profit share, and a voice in company decisions.
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Opportunity to become an Employee Director.
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Pension matched up to 5% & 32 days holiday.
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Company sick pay (after probation).
About Us:
Global Recruitment Group Ltd has been connecting top talent with innovative organisations since 2001. We specialise in Construction, Logistics, Rail, Industrial, and Engineering sectors, helping professionals make a real impact.
Take control of your career – apply today and join a team where your skills shape the future of industrial automation