Salary: £20,500 - 37,000 per year Requirements: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering 10 years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslogs standard programming platforms Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices Desirable: Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5 Desirable: Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc.) Experience with VFD OEMs such as SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka Responsibilities: Support installations and commissioning of material distribution systems, both new and retrofit Provide a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software Support onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software Oversee multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring project teams apply correct engineering principles and concepts Provide remote and onsite support of high-level and complex automation systems Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set for multiple implementations Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems Oversee the development of multiple controls projects, ensuring they are on track financially and are deployed on time Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs Act as subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies, supporting customers and junior members Lead multiple onsite project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation Technologies: Ethernet Support PLC Profibus Hardware More: We are a dynamic engineering company based in Redditch, UK, specializing in innovative automation solutions for material distribution systems. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-quality projects. We offer competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits to support our employees well-being and success. last updated 10 week of 2026