Bespoke Machinery Controls Engineer (PLC/HMI)

Vantage Consulting; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to varied bespoke machinery

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to own controls and automation for bespoke machinery projects. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams, developing control philosophies, programming PLC/ HMI systems, and supporting installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Ideal candidates bring proven PLC programming experience, hands-on fault-finding, and enjoy working on bespoke equipment from design through to a fully operational

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with bespoke machinery and automation environments.
• Strong PLC programming experience and ability to develop software from scratch.
• HMI design and configuration experience; understanding of electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for bespoke machinery and automated equipment.
• Develop PLC software from scratch and modify existing programs.
• Design, configure and develop HMI systems.
• Produce control philosophies and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers throughout projects.
• Support panel design, build and integration; perform FATs and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical and automation issues on sites.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to standardisation and continuous improvement of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical control systems

Troubleshooting

System integration

Travel to customer sites

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell/ Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

Vantage Consulting is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to own controls and automation for bespoke machinery projects. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams, developing control philosophies, programming PLC/ HMI systems, and supporting installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Ideal candidates bring proven PLC programming experience, hands-on fault-finding, and enjoy working on bespoke equipment from design through to a fully operational