Control System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls and Automation Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing team. This role involves supporting automated processes and leading continuous improvement projects in a state-of-the-art facility. You will tackle complex automation challenges, implement innovative solutions, and contribute to the optimization of production lines. With a permanent night shift schedule, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to investing in modern technologies and infrastructure.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Onsite car parking

33 days holiday

Canteen facilities

Excellent training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in automation engineering with a focus on PLC and robotic systems.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop controls improvements to enhance manufacturing process efficiencies.
• Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting complex automation failures.

Skills

PLC Automation

Robotic Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Vision Systems Implementation

Continuous Improvement

Education

HNC in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

ABB Robots (IRC5)

Siemens WinCC

TAI Portal

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This leading manufacturer is searching for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to support their modern highly automated manufacturing plant

Control Systems Engineer – Manufacturing support & CapEx projects

Extremely attractive salary & benefits

Location: Telford

Working as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer team you will be responsible for supporting current automated manufacturing process and equipment, leading continuous improvement projects and take a leading role in the specification of new automated production lines or assembly cells across the facility.

Duties:

o Develop cutting-edge controls improvements to enhance overall process efficiencies.

o Diagnose and deliver hands-on solutions to complex automation (PLC, HMI, robotic, MES) challenges, ensuring sustainable and efficient performance.

o Work with the Manufacturing Engineering and NPI teams to define and implement automated solutions that drive process improvement strategies, focusing on uptime, quality improvements, and cycle time reduction.

o Support and provide expertise to plant maintenance team investigating, troubleshooting and resolving complex automation failures.

Experience:

Applications are sought from experienced Control Engineers, Automation Engineers, Mechatronic Engineers or Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers seeking to become controls experts.

o Control Systems / Electrical Engineering qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent.

o High level of proficiency working with PLC and robot automation in a manufacturing environment. Site utilises ABB Robots (IRC5), Siemens S7 PLC, Siemens WinCC , TAI Portal development

o Keen understanding of control systems, coupled with strong skills in root cause analysis and 8D.

o Experience in the implementation and optimisation of vision systems, demonstrating a knack for innovative problem-solving.

o Proactive approach to eliminating non-conforming product risks through automated solutions and a proven track record in supporting new product launches.

o Able to work permanent night shifts -37.5 Hours per week working Monday - Friday

The opportunity:

Working Monday to Friday 37.5 hour per week on a permanent night shift. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced controls / automation engineer or maintenance professional to work in a very modern highly automated ‘world class manufacturing’ facility.

In return our client is offering a fantastic salary plus shift allowance with benefits package to include contributary pension scheme, life assurance, onsite car parking, 33 days holiday, canteen facilities, excellent training and career development opportunities. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the modern organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.

Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk