Automation Software Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Stafford, UK. This role involves designing and commissioning hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a relevant engineering qualification, and strong skills in PLC and HMI systems. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to be involved across the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in relevant engineering fields.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in automation software engineering.
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems.
• Develop safe and reliable control systems according to regulations.
• Deliver control solutions on time and within budget.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Electrical test equipment

Industrial networking technologies

Robot programming

AC and DC motor control

Technical documentation

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

£45-60k

Staffordshire

Ref: 25122

An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover.

This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams.

Automation Software Engineer - The Role:

• Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment
• Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations
• Deliver control solutions on time and within budget
• Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams
• PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems
• Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level
• Provide ongoing technical support

Automation Software Engineer - The Person:

• Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in automation software engineering
• Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems
• Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies
• Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives
• Experience with robot programming helpful
• Confident use of electrical test equipment
• Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments
• Able to contribute to technical documentation
• Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role

Located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke.

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