PLC Controls Engineer
Location: Bedford
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum + £350/month car allowance or company car
29 days holiday
Company pension contribution
Overtime available
Annual bonus
Reference: BP 216
ATA Recruitment are working closely with a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, specialising in PLC and robot programming, commissioning, and production support.
The company serves major automotive clients including Mercedes Benz, BMW, FFT, EBZ, and Dalian Auto. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee development, striving to become a global benchmark in engineering services.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled PLC Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and commissioning complex automation projects, including PLC and HMI programming. This role involves both independent and team-based work, with travel required for customer equipment startups.
Key Responsibilities for the PLC Controls Engineer role:
Design HMI screens and develop PLC code
Troubleshoot and support existing PLC software
Communicate with customers to implement tailored solutions
Load initial PLC software and support equipment startups
Collaborate with teams on large-scale projects
Technical Requirements for the PLC Controls Engineer role:
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell ControlLogix
Experience in automotive and robotics sectors
Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives
Knowledge of ControlNet and EtherNet in industrial networks
Ability to read schematic diagrams
Understanding of IEC software standards
Eplan P8 experience is a plus
Benefits for the PLC Controls Engineer role
Benefits:
29 days holiday
Standard company pension contribution
Overtime available at weekends
Annual bonus (consistently awarded for 15 years)
Company phone, laptop, and uniform
ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.
Contact:
Bhav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
(phone number removed)
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