Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer

AWD Recruitment; Burslem; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Pension

Job summary

AWD Recruitment in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer to join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe.

This varied role covers design, implementation and support of control systems, PLC/HMI/SCADA, and on-site activities with UK travel; based in Stoke-on-Trent or Deeside. Salary £55,000–£70,000 plus overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation sector.
• Experience with PLC programming using major platforms.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View.
• Strong knowledge of control system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support control systems for various electrical applications.
• Develop and support PLC solutions using major platforms.
• HMI/SCADA software development and support.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Provide on-site support across the UK.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Control system design

Industrial networking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Schneider

Siemens

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer

Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer

SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits

LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation and electrical systems, with scope to improve efficiency and support innovative technologies.

The Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will design, implement and support control systems while working closely with project teams to deliver effective solutions on time and within budget.

Working across office, manufacturing and customer sites, the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer will apply PLC, HMI/SCADA and controls expertise to a range of electrical applications.

UK travel gives the Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer exposure to on-site activities and varied project environments.

DUTIES

• Control System Design and Development: Design, implement and support control systems for a variety of electrical applications
• PLC Programming: Develop and support PLC solutions using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent platforms
• HMI/SCADA Solutions: Develop and support HMI/SCADA software using Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent systems
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to help deliver solutions effectively, on time and within budget
• On-Site Support: Travel across the UK to support on-site activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Higher education qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience within the industrial automation sector
• Experience with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens or equivalent
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View or equivalent
• Demonstrated expertise in control system design and development
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus or equivalent
• Ability to confidently read electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate ideas clearly

DESIRABLE

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with canning lines used by organisations such as Ball Packaging, Ardagh, Sonoco or Crown

BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension