Automation Project Engineer – PLC/SCADA, On‑Site

Ipsum; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension plan

Career progression

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Core Controls is seeking a Project Engineer to design, build and implement automation solutions across industries. You’ll collaborate with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality solutions that meet objectives and standards.

Responsibilities include designing panels with CAD, developing PLC/SCADA/HMI software, and coordinating test arrangements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with PLC/SCADA systems.
• Experience designing panel layouts and wiring consideration.
• Ability to own projects end-to-end and coordinate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with CAD engineers to design panel layouts for heat dissipation and access.
• Create and modify PLC, SCADA & HMI software.
• Design and assist the construction of test arrangements in the workshop.
• Create Site Test Specification documents and validate functionality.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

CAD

HMI software

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Job description

Core Controls is seeking a Project Engineer to design, build and implement automation solutions across industries. You’ll collaborate with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality solutions that meet objectives and standards.

Responsibilities include designing panels with CAD, developing PLC/SCADA/HMI software, and coordinating test arrangements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.