Automation Controls Engineer – Siemens & On-Site Commissioning

Proactive Technical Limited; Lane Head; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to join its growing automation team in Wigan. You will design and implement PLC-based control systems for conveyors and automated lines, with a mix of office-based engineering and on-site commissioning.

The role requires Siemens TIA Portal experience, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and willingness to travel to customer sites for FAT/SAT and commissioning; you will work closely with mechanical, electrical and project teams

Qualifications

• Experience in controls or automation engineering.
• PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal preferred).
• Willingness to attend site for commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC control systems for automated and conveyor-based solutions.
• PLC programming, ideally using Siemens TIA Portal (other PLC experience considered).
• Supporting system integration, testing, and fault-finding.
• Carrying out FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning at customer locations.
• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and project teams.
• Providing technical support during project delivery and after installation.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation experience

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Problem solving

Job description

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to join its growing automation team in Wigan. You will design and implement PLC-based control systems for conveyors and automated lines, with a mix of office-based engineering and on-site commissioning.

The role requires Siemens TIA Portal experience, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and willingness to travel to customer sites for FAT/SAT and commissioning; you will work closely with mechanical, electrical and project teams