Controls Engineer
Gloucestershire (commutable distance required)
Full-Time | Permanent | Hours: Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-14:00
£48,000 - £55,000 DOE
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About the Role
We are an innovative and growing manufacturer of special-purpose machinery and robotic automation systems, seeking a Controls Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is a permanent, site-based role involving both UK-based work and occasional international travel (mainly North America). You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning bespoke control systems for complex machinery projects.
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Key Responsibilities
. Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems from scratch (Allen Bradley and Siemens essential)
. Integrate industrial networks including EtherNET and ProfiNET
. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on full system builds
. Support in-house machine testing, fault finding, and debugging
. Commission systems at customer sites (UK and abroad)
. Provide technical support, diagnostics, and on-site service visits post-installation
. Contribute to ongoing improvements in system functionality, quality, and reliability
. Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team
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What We're Looking For
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