Job Specification: Controls Engineer Special Purpose Machinery (Coventry)
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Coventry (with occasional UK and international travel for commissioning)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Automation & Controls Engineering
Overview
Our client, a leading manufacturer of special purpose machinery, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join their automation team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, programming, and commissioning of bespoke automated machinery used across high-tech manufacturing sectors. This position offers hands-on involvement from concept through to commissioning, with exposure to innovative technologies and complex automation challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
1. Design and develop PLC, HMI, and motion control software for bespoke automation equipment.
2. Create functional design specifications, control philosophies, and I/O schedules.
3. Develop machine sequencing, safety logic, diagnostics, and operator ...