Controls Engineer
* £50,000 – £55,000 basic salary DOE
* Pension
* 24 days leave + public holidays
* Relocation support negotiable
* Days – Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays)
Location: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Umbilical Search is proud to be working with a multi-site, £75m+ manufacturing group that leads through innovation, strategic growth, and world-class production. With a strong financial foundation and a clear vision for expansion, the business continues to grow through both acquisition and operational excellence.
This well-invested site combines cutting-edge technology, a committed team, and a culture built on continuous improvement, accountability, and sustainability.
They are now seeking a talented Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support automation systems on site, working on PLC programming, robotics integration, vision systems, and special manufacturing machinery.
Key Accountabilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain automation and control systems, including Siemens PLCs (Step 7/TIA Portal), ABB/Fanuc/KUKA robots, and vision systems
* Lead projects from conception to completion, including installation, commissioning, and testing of automated systems
* Upgrade legacy PLC programs and HMI interfaces to improve performance and reliability
* Respond to production breakdowns, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures
* Integrate laser scanning, EOAT, and automated material handling into manufacturing processes
* Produce technical documentation, procedures, and training materials
* Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to optimise automation capabilities
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements
Experience Required:
* Experienced Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or a related role
* Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering
* Proven experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal PLC programming
* Hands-on experience with industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA) and automation integration
* Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or warehouse automation type environment
* Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
* Based in, or willing to relocate to, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Why Join:
This is a fantastic organisation with solid foundations and a clear roadmap for automation and control engineering. Extensive training courses will be provided to help you excel within the business over the coming years, including Lean Six Sigma, IOSH/NEBOSH, degree programmes, or even an MBA
How to Apply
Please click “apply” or for further information, contact Ajay Bhella at Umbilical Limited. Alternatively, email an up-to-date CV to ajay@umbilicaladvanced.com
Umbilical Limited is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing candidate searches solely on skills and experience.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.