Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7.5% annual bonus

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Health cash plan & wellbeing programme

Discounted gym memberships

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking & subsidised canteen

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team in Clevedon. You will develop PLC and HMI software, design, test and support control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality automation.

The role requires experience in automation, PLC programming, and industrial control systems, with on-site work in Clevedon. A relevant HND/degree is preferred, and occasional travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires HND, degree or equivalent in Controls/Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing PLC and HMI software in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Blocks.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software in line with functional specifications.
• Design, test and validate control software solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and support release processes.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support manufacturing and service teams.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

P&ID reading

Electrical schematics

Education

Controls or Software Engineering degree

Tools

Modbus TCP

EtherCAT

PID control

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team in Clevedon. You will develop PLC and HMI software, design, test and support control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality automation.

The role requires experience in automation, PLC programming, and industrial control systems, with on-site work in Clevedon. A relevant HND/degree is preferred, and occasional travel may be involved.