Senior Controls Engineer Siemens PLCs (S7 / TIA Portal) | Hybrid (Nottingham) | £60,000 £65,000 Our client is a market-leading automation and special purpose machinery manufacturer based in Nottingham, delivering advanced engineering and automation solutions to sectors including manufacturing, packaging, food, and automotive .
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Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer with strong Siemens PLC programming experience to take a lead role in the design and delivery of bespoke automation systems.
This is a hybrid position, typically 12 days per week on site in Nottingham, offering the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week.
The Role Senior Controls Engineer As a Senior Controls Engineer, youll take full ownership of control system design, PLC programming, and commissioning for a range of special purpose machinery projects.
Youll work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions using Siemens PLCs (S7 / TIA Portal), HMI design, and motion control .
Key Responsibilities Design and develop control systems for automation and special purpose machinery .
Program, test, and commission Siemens PLCs (S7 / TIA Portal) and HMI systems .
Create and maintain electrical control schematics and technical documentation .
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate automation systems .
Lead and manage automation projects through the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and troubleshooting support.
Skills & Experience Required Proven background as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or Electrical Design Engineer .
Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming (S7 / TIA Portal essential).
Knowledge of HMI development, motion control, and industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus).
Experience with special purpose machinery or industrial automation projects.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desirable Skills Experience with robotics, servo drives, or safety PLCs .
Exposure to other PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron).
Familiarity with functional safety standards (EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061).
Benefits Salary: £60,000 £65,000 (depending on experience).
Hybrid working typically 12 days per week on site in Nottingham.
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of automation and control projects.
Supportive environment with career development and progression opportunities.
Collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking engineering culture.
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