Engineering Manager – Controls & Automation
£75,000
Bristol area | Hybrid working
An established advanced engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of control systems across complex industrial equipment.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will remain close to the technology while taking ownership of a small team and ensuring systems are delivered effectively across projects.
What you will be doing
* Leading delivery of PLC and control systems across industrial equipment
* Managing and developing a small team of engineers
* Working across projects to ensure systems are delivered to a high standard
* Supporting and improving how controls and software are developed
What they are looking for
* Strong background in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text)
* Experience within manufacturing, machinery or industrial environments
* Knowledge of control systems and comms protocols such as Modbus, EtherCAT or IO-Link
* Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers
* Exposure to tools such as SCADA, HMI or Codesys would be beneficial
* Understanding of functional safety standards is advantageous
This role would suit someone currently in a leadership position or a senior/lead engineer looking to step into a management role while staying close to the technical side.