Apply for the Controls Engineer role at Argus Vision B.V.
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Pension
Location: East Yorkshire
Company
The site blends state‑of‑the‑art automation with legacy machinery, offering a platform to modernise, optimise, and drive continuous improvement across a broad range of systems. Argus Vision B.V. is investing heavily in facility upgrades with multi‑million pound investment planned for 2026.
Role
As Controls Engineer / Controls Specialist you will design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve automation and control systems across the full manufacturing operation. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure equipment reliability, performance, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
* Maintain, optimise, and improve automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems
* Conduct diagnostics, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
* Identify and upgrade obsolete control equipment
* Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site
* Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and internal policies
* Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance and production teams
* Liaise with suppliers to source automation components, services, and software
* Support commissioning of new equipment and integration into existing systems
* Maintain accurate documentation (schematics, backups, configurations)
* Undertake additional duties aligned with your role as required
Travel
Travel to other global sites is required, typically up to one week per month, to support automation upgrades, commissioning work, and knowledge sharing.
What Do You Need?
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field
* Proven experience in controls engineering or automation within a manufacturing/production environment
* Strong PLC programming capability (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
* Strong PLC fault finding
* Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
* Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols
* Experience of project improvements and ability to run a full project from cradle to grave
* Good knowledge of electrical safety and relevant regulations
* Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and ability to coach and guide Maintenance Engineers
* Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
* Flexibility to travel internationally as required
Why Apply?
* High autonomy and influence over automation strategy
* Work with a blend of modern and legacy machinery
* Become the on‑site technical expert for controls and automation
* Excellent benefits package including bonus, private medical, and enhanced pension
* Opportunity to travel internationally and support global engineering projects
* Forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement – Argus Vision B.V. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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