Automation Control Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Sheffield is seeking a skilled Automation & Control Engineer. This role involves the leadership of industrial control systems, focusing on maintaining and optimizing ICS to enhance reliability and minimize downtime. With responsibilities in troubleshooting, programming, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension and life assurance

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Engineer with 5+ years of experience in automation or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge in PLC programming from Siemens and Allen-Bradley.
• Familiar with SCADA systems like Ignition and InTouch.

Responsibilities

• Lead all ICS-related activities including PLC, SCADA, HMIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize systems on Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Manage ICS vendor contracts and service agreements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical fault finding

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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? Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an Automation & Control Engineer for their flagship site in Sheffield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of industrial control systems (ICS) across a complex and high-performing site. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining, optimising and upgrading control systems to drive reliability, reduce downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all ICS-related activity onsite – including PLC, SCADA, HMIs and electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, program and optimise systems (Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms)
• Manage ICS vendor contracts, service agreements and performance
• Maintain accurate documentation, backups, PPM systems and electrical schematics
• Proactively identify obsolescence risks and drive upgrades or replacements
• Support CI and engineering projects to improve plant performance

About You

• Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent with 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation or maintenance
• Strong PLC programming knowledge – Siemens and Allen-Bradley
• Familiarity with SCADA systems (Ignition, InTouch)
• Confident in electrical fault finding, schematics, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus)
• Exposure to COMAH, ATEX/DSEAR or PSM environments is advantageous
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other CI methodologies is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension and life assurance
• Sickness pay scheme
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities within a global group