Control Engineer

Blue Arrow; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£45k-£60k salary

Overtime paid

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

37.5-hour week

Training and development

Hybrid working

Diverse industries exposure

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking two experienced Controls Engineers for roles in the Hinckley/Coventry area with travel to customer sites across the UK. You will design, develop, test and commission PLC, HMI and safety software across diverse industrial projects.

The position offers hybrid software development phases with site commissioning, flexible travel, and a 37.5-hour week. Applications from engineers with strong PLC/HMI skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience developing PLC software from first principles in automation/machinery
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and Rockwell Studio 5000
• Experience developing HMI applications and operator interfaces
• Experience writing, testing and commissioning safety-related control software
• Experience configuring and commissioning VFDs, servo drives and fieldbus networks
• Ability to read electrical schematics and functional specs
• Practical commissioning and fault-finding in industrial environments
• Ability to produce technical documentation (FDS, commissioning docs, O&M)
• Strong communication with customers and project teams
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to customer sites

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software for Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and Rockwell Studio 5000 systems
• Support legacy Siemens S7 Classic/ STL/IL
• Write PLC software for industrial machinery and automation projects
• Develop HMI software and operator interfaces
• Write, test and commission safety-related control software
• Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, fieldbus networks and I/O
• Work with ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and similar protocols
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and I/O schedules
• Carry out electrical/control system fault finding and basic testing
• Produce and maintain project documentation (FDS, commissioning records, O&M)
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical designers, panel builders, installation teams
• Commission systems on UK customer sites, with occasional overnight stays and weekend work

Skills

PLC software development

Siemens TIA Portal/S7

Rockwell Studio 5000

HMI development

Safety-related software

VFDs and servo drives

Industrial networks (ProfiNet/Profibus

Electrical schematics reading

Project documentation (FDS, O&M)

Customer collaboration

MS Office

UK driving licence

Tools

Siemens S7 Classic

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location

Hinckley / Coventry area, with customer-site travel

Working Pattern

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£45,000 - £60,000 (depending on skills and experience) plus paid overtime for approved additional hours worked.

The Role

Due to continued business growth and the successful award of significant new projects, we are looking to recruit two experienced Controls Engineers for a well established client.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of industrial automation and machinery projects, taking responsibility for the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC, HMI and safety software systems.

You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from software development through to site commissioning and customer handover. Customer-site travel will be required during commissioning activities, with flexible or hybrid working available during suitable software development phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software for Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000-based systems.
• Support legacy systems where required, including Siemens S7 Classic and STL/IL code.
• Write PLC software from first principles for industrial machinery and automation projects.
• Develop HMI software and operator interfaces.
• Write, test and commission safety-related control software in line with project requirements and safety matrices.
• Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, motion systems, fieldbus networks and remote I/O.
• Work with industrial communication networks such as ProfiNet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and similar protocols.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, I/O schedules and functional design specifications.
• Carry out electrical and control system fault finding, including basic testing using a multimeter.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), commissioning records, test documentation and O&M manuals.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical designers, panel builders, installation teams and commissioning engineers.
• Commission systems on customer sites throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work where required.

Essential Requirements

• Experience developing PLC software from first principles within an industrial automation, machinery or systems integration environment.
• Strong experience using Siemens TIA Portal/S7 and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Experience developing HMI applications and operator interfaces.
• Experience writing, testing and commissioning safety-related control software.
• Experience configuring and commissioning VFDs, servo drives, fieldbus networks and industrial control hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O schedules and functional specifications.
• Practical commissioning and fault-finding experience within industrial environments.
• Experience producing technical documentation, including FDS, commissioning documentation and O&M manuals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers and project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Desirable Experience

• Siemens S7 Classic, STL and/or IL programming.
• Industrial robotics experience, particularly KUKA, ABB or FANUC.
• Motion control systems including Siemens, Rockwell, Bosch Rexroth or similar platforms.
• CNC systems, particularly Siemens, Bosch or FANUC.
• Machine safety training or formal functional safety experience.
• SCADA, vision systems or advanced HMI platforms.
• Familiarity with EPLAN Electric P8.

Industries You'll Work In

• Automotive
• Food & Beverage
• Aerospace
• Pharmaceutical
• Printing
• Logistics

Benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience
• Paid overtime for approved additional hours worked, or time off in lieu where agreed
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• 37.5-hour working week
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries, technologies and automation projects
• Flexible or hybrid working during suitable project phases
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected control systems engineering company experiencing continued growth

Right to Work

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Evidence of the right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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