Control Engineer - Trainer

Automation Experts Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & holidays

Birthday off with pay

Sick pay and pension contribution

Profit share bonus

£500 for activities with friends and/f

Well-being program 24/7 helpline

On-site gym access

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd in Derbyshire is seeking an engineer to design, deliver and continually improve hands-on automation training for engineers and technicians across the business.

You will teach PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial protocols, assess trainee performance, and provide coaching to develop technical skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or similar.
• Strong experience with industrial automation systems (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider).
• Good understanding of control systems, instrumentation and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs covering PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and automation systems.
• Create training materials including manuals, presentations and workshops.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training sessions.

Skills

Automation expertise

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

£500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday. Derbyshire. Ref: 25426

Ready to use your automation expertise to develop and inspire the next generation of engineers?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer with strong automation and control systems knowledge to move into a highly rewarding TRAINING-focused role.

Working with cutting-edge industrial technologies, you'll design and deliver hands-on training programs that provide support to Engineers and Technicians across the business. Ideal for someone who enjoys sharing knowledge with has a background of solving technical automation challenges. This role offers excellent variety within a collaborative, forward-thinking and expanding business.

The Role:

• Develop and deliver training programs covering PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial automation systems
• Create training materials including manuals, presentations and practical workshop exercises
• Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training sessions
• Train engineers on industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and TCP/IP
• Assess trainee performance and provide technical coaching and feedback
• Support troubleshooting and real-world problem-solving exercises
• Work closely with project teams to align training with operational and industry requirements
• Help maintain training records and evaluate training effectiveness

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or similar
• Strong experience with industrial automation systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider
• Good understanding of control systems, instrumentation and industrial networking
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and confidently
• Hands-on engineering mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards beneficial

Why Join?

• Work with advanced automation and industrial networking technologies
• Opportunity to move into a specialist training and development role
• Collaborative environment with continuous learning and technical growth
• Varied role combining engineering knowledge with people development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Perks of the Job

• Flexible working hours and holidays
• Your birthday off with pay
• Sick pay and pension contribution
• Profit share bonus
• £500/year for activities with friends and family
• Employee well-being program with 24/7 helpline
• Free use of the on-site gym

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your automation expertise with coaching, mentoring and technical development, we'd love to hear from you.

Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas. Contact Sharon Hill - 01902 212000 / 07764208419