Control Engineer: PLC & Automation Specialist (UK & Intl)

Automation Experts; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking a skilled Control Engineer in Shropshire to design, develop, program and commission bespoke automation systems. You will work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with customers and a seasoned engineering team to deliver robust control solutions.

You will programme PLCs (Allen Bradley) and design systems using Siemens S7/TIA Portal, with exposure to Ignition and other control technologies. Travel to UK and international sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PLC programming, Allen Bradley essential.
• Background in PLC/SCADA system design and development.
• Experience across control systems, software and hardware development.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7/TIA Portal advantageous.
• Ignition systems experience beneficial.
• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent BTEC plus substantial controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC software, primarily using Allen Bradley Rockwell, and Siemens S7/TIA Portal.
• Design structured ladder logic, statement list and function block programmes.
• Configure industrial communications (Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus).
• Set up and commissioning AC/DC drives and inverters.
• Develop PID process control applications for flow, level, pressure, temperature and humidity.
• Test, troubleshoot and validate hardware and software.
• Develop robot and PLC software for automated systems.
• Commission new installations across the UK and overseas.
• Provide remote technical support, diagnostics and fault finding.
• Deliver customer training and ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Allen‑Bradley PLC

PLC programming

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Industrial communications

SCADA design

PID control

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering degree

BTEC + experience in controls

Tools

Ignition systems

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Automation Experts is seeking a skilled Control Engineer in Shropshire to design, develop, program and commission bespoke automation systems. You will work across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with customers and a seasoned engineering team to deliver robust control solutions.

You will programme PLCs (Allen Bradley) and design systems using Siemens S7/TIA Portal, with exposure to Ignition and other control technologies. Travel to UK and international sites is expected.