Control Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days’ holiday

Annual profit share (employee-owned)

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd. is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to contribute across the full project lifecycle, from design and programming to on-site commissioning and aftercare.

You will work on UK-based projects with occasional international travel and a hybrid working option after probation. The role emphasizes PLC and HMI software design, with Rockwell or Siemens experience and knowledge of an additional platform.

Qualifications

• Engineers design PLC and HMI software, with focus on robust control solutions.
• Must be able to work with Rockwell or Siemens, and knowledge of a second platform is advantageous.
• Experience with Schneider, robotics, or SCADA software would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop HMI/SCADA solutions for automation projects.
• Support installation, testing, and documentation.
• Produce machine manuals and risk assessments.
• Provide remote and on-site customer support.
• Occasional robot programming and commissioning.

Skills

PLC & HMI design

Robotics experience

On-site and remote support

Project lifecycle involvement

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

SCADA

FactoryTalk/WinCC/RSView

Job description

Healthcare, Allowances & 25 Days Hol.

Employee Owned Trust – Annual Tax Free Profit Share – last year paid £3,600

An established and growing engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke automation and production systems for the food manufacturing industry. This company delivers tailored solutions across automation, conveying, cooling, and handling equipment — supporting customers from concept through to commissioning and aftercare.

Employees enjoy a close-knit, collaborative environment where their contribution makes a real impact. The business offers hands-on involvement in complex machinery projects, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to develop across multiple automation platforms.

North West. Ref: 21886

As a Control Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the full project lifecycle — from design and programming to on-site commissioning and customer support. You’ll work on a variety of UK-based projects with occasional international travel.

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• HMI and SCADA development (FactoryTalk, WinCC, RSView, or similar)
• Supporting system installation, testing, and documentation
• Producing machine technical manuals and risk assessments
• Providing remote and on-site customer support
• Occasional robot programming (Motoman preferred – training available)

We’re looking for an engineer confident in PLC and HMI software design. It is essential you are skilled with either Rockwell or Siemens, with supporting knoweldge of one other platform. Additional experience with Schneider systems, robotics, or SCADA software would be highly beneficial.

You’ll enjoy a varied workload, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges. The ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure is key.

What’s on Offer

• Overtime: Paid for site work (OTE £65,000–£70,000)
• Hours: 38-hour week with a 12pm Friday finish
• Hybrid Option: After probation, the option to work from home on Friday mornings
• Travel: Typically 20–30%, including occasional 1–2 week commissioning trips (planned in advance)
• Benefits: Private healthcare, 25 days’ holiday, and annual profit share (employee-owned structure)

This is a small team with a Technical Director keen on expansion. Engineers are encouraged to remain active within all parts of the process. There will be plenty of opportunity available for you to further develop skills with other technology such as SCADA & Robotics to complement your PLC & HMI skills.

Located in the North West, we are looking for Control Engineers located within and around the following areas: Burnley, Keighly, Blackburn, Preston or Clitheroe.