Control Engineer

Premier Group; Lambourn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing PLC code, working on various engineering projects, and requires a relevant engineering qualification. Candidates should possess communication skills and an interest in software engineering along with a passion for automation and technical improvement. The position offers a salary between £27,000 and £50,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or higher qualification in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is needed.
• Knowledge of working with PLC systems or interest in learning.
• Previous exposure to software engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work within engineering automation technical team.
• Develop PLC code and software for various projects.
• Conduct fault finding and issue resolution.

Skills

Knowledge of PLC systems

Software engineering interest (C++, Java)

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship / HNC / HND / BTEC / City & Guilds / Degree

Job description

Overview

My client works within engineering and manufacturing and they are looking to take on a Graduate Controls Engineer to develop as part of their team.

Base pay range

Salary - £27,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type

Permanent

Responsibilities

• Working within the existing engineering automation technical team
• Working on PLCs and a range of projects
• Developing PLC code and software for projects
• Always looking at identifying areas for improvements
• Commissioning activities and testing
• Working from electrical schematics
• Integrating PLC code
• Fault finding and resolving any issues

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship / HNC/ HND / BTEC / City & Guilds / Degree qualification or similar in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Have knowledge or experience of working with PLC systems ideally or an interest in working with them – Beckhoff or similar
• An interest in software engineering would be ideal – any previous exposure to C++, Java or similar (this could be in your hobbies too)
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.