Automation Design Engineer — PLC & Motion Control Leader

Automation Experts

Stratford-on-Avon

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Automation Experts in the West Midlands invites a skilled Control Systems Design Engineer to design and deliver PLC-based automation for machinery installed across the globe, with Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens platforms.

You will develop PLC software, manage projects, document technical specs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, quality, and on-time delivery. This role offers an annual bonus, pension and life insurance, plus 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

PLC software development for automated machinery (≤140 chars)
Experience with Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens TIA control systems.
Industrial automation and machine control applications.
Project planning and delivery within engineering environments.
Motion control programming and servo systems.
Producing technical documentation and specifications.
Solving complex engineering and automation challenges.
Collaborating within project-focused engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing PLC software for automated machinery projects using Beckhoff, B&R or Siemens platforms.
Producing detailed technical documentation and project records.
Planning and managing projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
Supporting machine development from concept through to commissioning.
Introducing new technologies and innovative engineering solutions.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.
Supporting continuous improvement and product development initiatives.