Control Systems Engineer: PLC, HMI & Commissioning Expert

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

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.