Control Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to work on innovative packaging solutions. This role involves programming PLCs, engaging in project lifecycle management, and working with various automation technologies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and approximately five years of experience in automation, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, located in East Yorkshire, easily commutable from York, Hull, and Scarborough.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-based bonuses

Contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive health provisions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Approx. 5 years automation experience writing control software.
• Experience of working with variable speed & servo drives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diverse role working on special purpose machinery.
• Work closely with a team of technical experts on projects.
• Follow a project’s full lifecycle from cradle to grave.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Software

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

EPlan

Job description

A long-established, family-run engineering business based in the UK has grown into a global leader in innovative packaging solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and North America, the company is known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and employee development.

Employees benefit from a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, a contributory pension scheme, comprehensive health provisions, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible working options.

Control Systems Engineer

Competitive Salary. Excellent benefits including annual bonus, pension & healthcare.

In excess of £45M Business T/O.

Ample opportunity for personal development.

East Yorkshire. Ref: 21954

Control Systems Engineer – The Role:

• Diverse role working on special purpose machinery, in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with a team of technical experts on projects
• Following a project’s full lifecycle from cradle to grave

Control Systems Engineer – The Person:

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience of process involvement, lean & six sigma as well as background of programming PLC’s (Siemens, Rockwell, B&R, Beckhoff, Bosch or Lenze) and HMI systems
• Experience of working with variable speed & servo drives is essential
• Methodical & accurate with excellent communication & problem-solving skills
• Approx. 5 years automation experience writing control software, performing design & commissioning activities for PLC’s & servo control systems
• Demonstrate the ability to work with HMI software, safety systems, inverters, pneumatics, communication networks & produce & read supporting technical & electrical documentation using EPlan or similar

The role is commutable from within and around the following locations: York, Hull and Scarborough with support available if relocation to Yorkshire would be of interest to you.

Role would also suit an Automation Engineer, Control Engineer or a Systems Design Engineer.