Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & Motion

Renishaw plc; Hensol; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw plc in Miskin is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to join our engineering team. You will own control system design, software development, machine integration and commissioning across various applications.

You will design PLC and HMI control systems, program and commission software, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to deliver innovative automation solutions. Travel for commissioning may be required.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation, Mechatronics or related.
• Experience in industrial automation, controls engineering and machine commissioning.
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems and developing HMI applications.
• Knowledge of industrial networks, motion control, and variable speed drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support PLC/HMI control systems for production machinery.
• Program, test and commission control software across projects.
• Integrate robotics, motion control, drives and industrial networks.
• Support machine safety assessments and safe control system solutions.
• Produce technical documentation, specs and commissioning reports.
• Assist with factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and improve equipment to boost performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Machine commissioning

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Motion control

Variable speed drives

Schematic interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical/Control Systems degree or equivalent

Job description

Renishaw plc in Miskin is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to join our engineering team. You will own control system design, software development, machine integration and commissioning across various applications.

You will design PLC and HMI control systems, program and commission software, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers to deliver innovative automation solutions. Travel for commissioning may be required.