Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer for an on-site role in Saltash, Cornwall. You will develop electrical and control systems for bespoke machinery used across marine, aerospace and renewables, from concept to commissioning.

The role includes training and long-term development with a focus on Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming. Candidates with a couple of years' experience and a full UK driving licence are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience is essential.
• Experience in controls/automation engineering is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and passport for travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for projects and BOM support.
• Program PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal) and produce drawings/specifications.
• Support projects end-to-end from feasibility through commissioning and handover.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Electrical design

UK driving licence

Job description

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer

£40,000 - £50,000 + Technical Training + Long-Term Development + Progression + Early Finish Fridays

Saltash, Cornwall (Commutable from: Plymouth, Torpoint, Liskeard, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Callington, Launceston, St Austell)

Are you a Control Systems Engineer, PLC Programmer or Automation Engineer looking to deepen your Siemens TIA Portal skills in a role where the technical challenge grows with you, and you can take projects from concept through to commissioning? Do you want to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke machinery and processes used across sectors such as marine, aerospace and renewables?

On offer is a permanent, on-site position where you will receive plenty of training and long-term development as your remit grows. You'll support the full project lifecycle, with the chance to build on your controls and electrical design capability while working closely with a close-knit engineering team.

This well-established specialist manufacturer and consultancy has been operating for 20+ years and is continuing to grow, meaning they are looking to add an additional engineer to their team.

In this role you will design electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes, develop drawings/specifications, support feasibility/BOM work, and assist with build, commissioning and handover. You'll also provide technical support and training to customer engineers/operators in the UK and internationally.

This role would suit a junior-to-intermediate Controls/Automation Engineer with Siemens TIA Portal PLC experience, looking for structured development, increasing technical scope, and varied project work.

The Role:

• Designing electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes
• PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal) and producing drawings/specifications
• Supporting projects end-to-end: feasibility/BOMs through to commissioning and handover

The Person:

• Controls/Automation Engineer experience with PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal essential)
• A couple of years' experience in a controls / control systems role (open to more junior profiles)
• Full UK driving licence and passport for travel

Reference Number: BBBH275404

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.