Automation & Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation is seeking Controls Engineers to join their growing team in the UK. This role involves designing and developing automation control systems, offering opportunities for professional development and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in PLC programming, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Control Systems.
• Knowledge of control system configuration and programming.
• Relevant Engineering qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, validate, and deliver control systems.
• Provide after-sales technical customer support.
• Mentor junior Controls Engineers.

Skills

Technical skills

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Practical site experience

Education

BEng, BSc, MEng in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Siemens S7 TIA

Rockwell

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

AGITO's joint venture partnership with Hilton Food Group has been a pivotal driver of our remarkable growth and global expansion.

As an established business we are breaking into new markets and revolutionising the automation sector.

As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking curious, engaged, and ambitious individuals to join our “Controls and Automation team” in the “UK”.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business, with immense potential for personal and professional development.

Who Are You

You are someone who wants to be at the forefront of designing and developing automation controls systems and solutions (hardware and/or software).

You have experience in one or more fields like: Robotics, Automation, Controls, PLC. We will consider all seniority levels.

You have:

• Strong technical skills and documentation skills (specs, reports, test plans)
• Attention to detail and quality (following standards and best practices)
• The ability to work either as part of a team or autonomously (system understanding)
• Clear and consistent communication skills - with all stakeholders (design review, progress, risks and issues)
• A willingness to learn and share your knowledge
• Excellent time management skills (effort estimation, efficiency)
• Practical site experience with automation systems (commissioning, root cause analysis, problem solving)

The Role

The core functions of this role are; scoping, designing, validating and delivering control systems for AGITO’s automation solutions, and will also include support for systems already in the field.

This includes:

• Development and preparation of functional descriptions and commissioning/test plans
• Control system design and PLC programming - including HMI - for standard & bespoke products
• Ensuring design and delivery complies with UK and Client standards and specifications
• Providing input into the standardisation and development of the Automation and Controls team
• Developing and delivering controls and automation training packages
• Actively participating in client safety hazard analysis
• Providing after sales technical customer support, troubleshooting and remediation
• Working with mechanical & electrical teams to ensure strong cross functional integration across all three elements
• SENIOR: Mentoring and guiding junior Controls Engineers within the team
• SENIOR: Documenting and training the team for standards compliance and best practices
• SENIOR: Accountability for the delivery (time and quality) of the team
• SENIOR: Supporting recruitment

Your Skills

• Hold a relevant Engineering qualification (BEng, BSc, MEng) with a minimum 5 years’ experience (except for Junior Engineer candidates) in Control Systems – salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Have knowledge of control system configuration, programming, and commissioning including PLC, VSD, Network, Interfacing and HMI/SCADA
• Experience of both Siemens S7 TIA () & Rockwell.
• Technical proficiency in safety and the functional principles of safety

At AGITO

We are all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other. We work hard to support and nurture our people, and as the business continues to expand into international markets, we offer ongoing career development and opportunities for our team.