Control Systems Engineer

Able Consult; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Able Consult is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer in Wolverhampton to deliver automation projects for major industrial clients. You will develop PLC software, design HMI/SCADA, and manage testing, commissioning and handover across the full project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes strong PLC programming, commissioning experience and the ability to interpret electrical drawings, with a collaborative engineering environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controls Engineer or PLC Engineer.
• Strong PLC programming experience.
• Previous commissioning experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC control software and modify existing programs.
• Design and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Create technical documentation and control specifications.
• Support software testing, system integration, FAT and SAT.
• Carry out commissioning and fault finding on customer sites.
• Collaborate with electrical, instrumentation and project teams.
• Liaise with customers during delivery and handover.
• Support continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives.

Skills

Controls Engineer

Automation Engineer

PLC Programming

Commissioning

Electrical Drawings

Technical Docs

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

We are recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer to join a growing global engineering organisation, delivering complex automation and control system projects for some of the worlds leading industrial clients.

Working across the full project lifecycle, you will be involved in everything from PLC software development and system design through to testing, commissioning and customer handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering varied and technically challenging automation projects.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing and modifying PLC control software
• Designing and configuring HMI and SCADA systems
• Producing technical documentation and control specifications
• Supporting software testing, system integration, FAT and SAT activities
• Carrying out commissioning and fault-finding activities on customer sites
• Working closely with electrical, instrumentation and project teams
• Liaising with customers throughout project delivery and handover
• Supporting continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Experience as a Controls Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer or PLC Engineer
• Strong PLC programming experience
• Previous commissioning experience
• Understanding of industrial automation and control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Siemens or Rockwell PLC platforms
• HMI and SCADA development
• Industrial communication protocols and networks
• Experience working within industrial or process environments

What Is On Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle
• Varied and technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to work with major industrial clients
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Competitive benefits package