Controls Engineer
Leicestershire
£45,000 - £55,000 + 25 days holiday
The Company
Our client has been a staple within the area for over 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke automation solutions across numerous industries on a global scale. With a single site producing approximately £10 million turnover, this privately owned business is well established in their market.
With an engineer heavy environment, this forward-thinking company offer exciting technical solutions which look at improving manufacturing efficiencies, reducing labour costs and supporting new and innovative technology.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join this dynamic and thriving business due to a recent leaver. With customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, the business delivers precision-engineered solutions to some of the world’s most advanced manufacturing sectors. The successful Controls Engineer will be involved in full project lifecycle from concept through site installation & commissioning and be responsible for all software elements of the project. The Controls Engineer will:
Create all technical documentation (at both design and commissioning stage)
Design and develop electrical control systems
Carry out all PLC Programming in Siemens (Omron or Rockwell)
Test in simulation (FAT) before travelling to site to perform SAT
Travel to site to complete commissioning before final sign off (Up to 20% of your time)
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Controls Engineer role you will need:
A relevant qualification i.e. Electrical/Controls Apprenticeship/HNC or Degree
Siemens PLC experience (Rockwell/Allen Bradley or Omron would also be advantageous)
A desire to OR previous experience working within a Commissioning role having travelled to clients’ sites (Up to 20% of your time)
Strong communication skills and a methodical, detail-oriented approach
The Benefits
For this Controls Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
25 days annual leave
Time off in lieu
Company pension
If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to or give me a call on (phone number removed)
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