Control and Automation Engineer

Reevr; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer in Bournemouth to develop, improve and support control systems across a growing product range. This role blends controls hardware, software development, HMIs and system integration for new products and for modernising existing systems.

You could come from PLC automation, embedded systems or industrial software; the work spans design, integration with mechanical/electrical teams and documentation. A broad tech curiosity is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of CODESYS and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text.
• Programming experience in Python, C or C# for control software.
• Experience with HMIs and PC- or web-based control apps.
• Exposure to hardware interfaces, motor controllers and sensors.
• Experience with software version control and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design control and automation systems for new products.
• Develop software applications, HMIs and user interfaces.
• Specify PLCs, motor controllers and hardware components.
• Integrate controls, software and hardware into complete products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors on components and firmware.
• Support and troubleshoot existing and legacy control systems.
• Contribute to design reviews, project plans and technical documentation.
• Work with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Manufacturing teams.
• Help improve engineering processes and product compliance.
• Investigate new technologies, platforms and development tools.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

CODESYS

IEC 61131-3

Python

C

C#

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Microprocessors

Motor controllers

Version control

Controls integration

Tools

Git

LabVIEW

Job description

Control and Automation Engineer

Location:Bournemouth
Salary:£35,000 - £45,000
Employment type: Permanent, Full time

A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Control and Automation Engineer to develop, improve and support the control systems used across its expanding product range.

This is a varied engineering role combining controls hardware, software development, user-interface design and system integration. You will work on new product development while also helping modernise and support existing and legacy control systems.

The company is open-minded regarding your technical background. You could come from PLC automation, embedded systems, industrial software or a combination of these areas.

The role will include:

• Designing control and automation systems for new products
• Developing software applications, HMIs and user interfaces
• Specifying PLCs, motor controllers, control hardware and electronic components
• Integrating controls, software and hardware into complete products
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors on components, firmware and software
• Supporting and troubleshooting existing and legacy control systems
• Contributing to design reviews, project plans and technical documentation
• Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Manufacturing teams
• Helping improve engineering processes, documentation and product compliance
• Investigating new technologies, platforms and development tools

We’re looking for experience in some of the following areas:

• PLCs, soft PLCs, HMIs or industrial control systems
• CODESYS or IEC 61131-3 Structured Text
• Python, C, C#, JavaScript, HTML or CSS
• PC-based or web-based control applications
• Microprocessors, electronics or single-board computers
• Motor controllers, instrumentation or interface hardware
• Software version control
• Controls integration within manufactured equipment or machinery
• Supporting and upgrading legacy control systems

You do not need to have worked with every technology listed. The most important qualities are broad technical curiosity, a methodical approach and the ability to develop practical, reliable systems within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

This would suit a Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Software and Controls Engineer or technically versatile engineer who enjoys working across hardware and software rather than being restricted to one platform.