Automation Controls Engineer — PLC/SCADA & Safety

Michael Page; Lydney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company in Lydney is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to oversee the lifecycle of automation control systems. You will design, program, and commission PLC systems while ensuring safety integration and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in PLC design and functional safety validation. Excellent salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC/HMI design and commissioning.
• Proven background in functional safety integration and validation.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and motion control systems.
• Develop and integrate functional safety systems.
• Create and maintain documentation and risk assessments.
• Lead automation projects from concept through to handover.

Skills

PLC/HMI design and commissioning

Functional safety integration and validation

Industrial networking

HMI/SCADA development

Fault diagnostics

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA/Step7

Mitsubishi GX

Beckhoff

Zenon or similar

Job description

A specialist manufacturing company in Lydney is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to oversee the lifecycle of automation control systems. You will design, program, and commission PLC systems while ensuring safety integration and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in PLC design and functional safety validation. Excellent salary and benefits offered.