Control Systems Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Excellent pension

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to coordinate automation projects from order to installation and commissioning, while designing PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing processes.

You will support improvements, specify control systems with documentation and cost estimates, and provide automation support to maintenance and production teams, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and continuous improvement in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Electronic Engineering.
• PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000; Mitsubishi GX Works advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of electrical control system design using Autocad for production machinery.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate automation projects from initial order through to installation and commissioning.
• Design, develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Support process improvements, capital equipment installations and automation upgrades.
• Specify electrical control systems and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates.
• Provide automation support and technical guidance to maintenance and production teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Fault-finding

Autocad

Electrical control design

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Controls/Electronic Eng

Tools

Autocad

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

£45-55k + On-site Gym, Excellent Pension, Healthcare, Free Parking

South Yorkshire. Ref: 25523

We are currently working with an engineering business who specialise in advanced surface finishing and precision manufacturing solutions for customers across a range of industrial sectors. They are actively seeking the role of a Control Systems Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.

Working on a diverse portfolio of automation and capital projects, you'll play a key role in developing and improving production processes, leading control system projects from concept through to commissioning, while helping drive continuous improvement across a modern manufacturing environment.

Sponsorship available for candidates residing in the UK

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Coordinate automation projects from initial order through to installation and commissioning
• Design, develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for manufacturing processes
• Support process improvements, capital equipment installations and automation upgrades
• Specify electrical control systems and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates
• Provide automation support and technical guidance to maintenance and production teams
• Carry out fault finding across PLC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term engineering solutions
• Manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability
• Work closely with production teams to optimise plant efficiency and minimise downtime

Control Systems Engineer - What We’re Looking For:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Electronic Engineering
• PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000. Mitsubishi GX Works advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge of electrical control system design using Autocad for production machinery
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
• Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience would be beneficial

Why Join?

• Varied automation and manufacturing improvement projects
• Play a key role in modernising production systems and capital investment programmes
• Excellent pension package with up to 21% total contribution
• Fantastic Health Cover and flexible holiday options
• Long-term career progression with a business committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence

Interested?

Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Sheffield, Rotherham, Mexborough, Doncaster and other surrounding areas. SPONSOR AVAILABLE for candidate living in the UK with maintenance and automation skills.

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