Controls Engineer
📍 Near Huddersfield (Hybrid Working) | 💼 Full-time | 💰 £40,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
We are working with a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based near Huddersfield, delivering specialist equipment and solutions into highly regulated and technical industries.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Controls Engineer to support the development of advanced control systems across their product range.
🔧 The Role
As a Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, programming, and development of control systems for bespoke engineered solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
* PLC programming and development (from scratch and modification)
* Design and implementation of control systems for specialist equipment
* Commissioning and testing of systems (on-site and occasionally at customer sites)
* Working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams
* Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in control strategies
* Troubleshooting and fault-finding on existing systems
🧠 What We’re Looking For
* Experience in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar)
* Background in controls system design and development
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
* Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to work effectively in a hybrid role (office + remote)
⭐ Desirable
* HMI/SCADA experience
* Knowledge of automation systems or special purpose machinery
* Experience with commissioning
* Experience working within regulated or high-spec environments
💼 What’s on Offer
* Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Opportunity to work on technically interesting and varied projects
* Stable and growing business
* Collaborative engineering environment
* Career development opportunities
📩 Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity