Automation And Controls Engineer

Recruit Mint Ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Private healthcare options

Sick pay scheme

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to design, engineer, and deliver advanced automation projects across a growing manufacturing site.

You will own PLC programming, HMI/SCADA implementation, and robotics integration, building from scratch to commissioning. The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell/AB, Siemens or Mitsubishi PLCs and a strong MES/networking understanding. Travel across EMEA and occasional US visits are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Automation and Controls Engineer in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with PLC programming and commissioning complex equipment.
• Understanding of Smart Factory, MES connectivity, and industrial networking.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA and occasional US visits.
• Bachelor's or higher in Automation, Electrical, or Control Systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement automation and control solutions across plant operations.
• Develop PLC programs from scratch using Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms.
• Build and configure HMI/SCADA systems including GE iFIX and FTView.
• Integrate OEM equipment such as robots and servo drives.
• Lead commissioning for new and upgraded automation projects.
• Configure industrial networks and MES connectivity.
• Produce technical docs and project scopes.
• Oversee contractors and ensure regulatory and internal standards compliance.
• Support digital transformation initiatives on site.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell/AB)

HMI/SCADA platforms

Industrial networking

MES connectivity

Smart Factory concepts

Travel across EMEA/US

Education

Degree in Automation/Electrical/Control Systems or related

Chartered status desirable

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

GE iFIX / FTView

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer

Tired of roles where you only maintain what's already there? This is your chance to engineer, design, and deliver new automation projects that genuinely shape a growing manufacturing site.

In this Automation and Controls Engineer position, you'll take ownership of designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning advanced automation solutions across a high-performing production environment. You'll work on everything from building PLC code from scratch to integrating robotics, SCADA platforms, networked systems, and Smart Factory technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement automation and control solutions across plant operations
• Develop PLC programs from scratch using Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms
• Build and configure HMI and SCADA systems, including GE iFIX and FTView
• Integrate OEM equipment such as robots, label printers, servo drives and specialist automation components
• Lead commissioning activities for new and upgraded plant automation
• Configure industrial networks and integrate automation systems with MES and Smart Factory platforms
• Produce technical documentation, specifications and project scopes
• Oversee contractors and suppliers during automation project delivery
• Ensure all systems meet regulatory and internal engineering standards
• Support digital transformation initiatives across the site

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Automation and Controls Engineer within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi PLCs, HMIs and SCADA platforms
• Demonstrable experience developing PLC code and commissioning complex equipment
• Hands-on integration experience with OEM systems including robotics and servo technologies
• Understanding of Smart Factory principles, MES connectivity and industrial networking
• Experience managing automation projects between £500k-£2M
• Ability to travel across EMEA when required (including occasional US visits)
• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Control Systems or related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Chartered status desirable but not essential

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £55,000, plus up to 10% bonus
• Outstanding pension scheme - you contribute 4%, the company contributes 10%
• 37.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday
• Life assurance (4x average salary)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite free parking
• Access to buyable benefits such as dental and medical cover
• Childcare vouchers

Ready to shape the future of a major manufacturing site?

As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you'll have genuine freedom to innovate, implement new technologies, and deliver high-value automation projects that make a measurable difference. Opportunities like this with influence, ownership and clear long-term progression don't come around often.