Controls & Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Henfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer is on the lookout for a passionate Controls & Automation Engineer to join their tech-driven team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects, from PLC-controlled systems to advanced robotic sorting stations. You'll be at the forefront of Industry 4.0, using high-end tools and technologies to make a real impact. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a fresh graduate eager to dive into the world of automation and robotics, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a company where your creativity and technical skills will shine!

Benefits

Access to high-end tools

Personal project time

Training budget

Qualifications

• Comfortable with PLC code and hands-on problem-solving.
• Fresh graduates in Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain modern machinery and create smart maintenance systems.
• Design PLC-controlled systems and automated vision systems.

Skills

Controls systems fundamentals

PLC programming and design

SCADA and HMI concepts

Electrical and mechanical basics

Industrial networking and communication protocols

Motion control systems (servo/stepper motors)

Data collection and analysis

Vision systems

CNC experience

IoT technology

Raspberry Pi or Arduino tinkering

Python coding

Experience with MES/ERP systems

VFD configuration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

HMI systems

CNC machines

IoT devices

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Automation

About the Company

We’re not your average manufacturer. We’re a tech-obsessed, data-driven business on a mission to create a fully automated, Industry 4.0-ready factory—one smart system at a time.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Controls & Automation Engineer who loves solving problems, building cool things, and pushing boundaries with automation, robotics, and data. If you’re as comfortable with PLC code as you are with crawling under machines, this one’s for you.

Whilst it would be great, it's not a must that you're experienced in the industry with all of the skills listed in this job advert. If you're a fresh graduate (potentially in an Engineering related field) who's switched on, loves to get their hands dirty, and is handy with AI, then this is a fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance (30%)

• Keeping our modern machinery running smoothly
• Being the hero when breakdowns happen
• Creating smart maintenance systems that prevent problems before they start

Factory Automation & Design (70%)

• Basic projects: PLC-controlled dust extraction systems and powered conveyors
• Mid-level challenges: Automated vision systems for quality control that catch what human eyes miss
• Advanced systems: Fully automated robotic sorting and packing stations that seem like magic!

Required Skills

• Controls systems fundamentals
• PLC programming and design
• SCADA and HMI concepts
• Electrical and mechanical basics
• Industrial networking and communication protocols
• Motion control systems (servo/stepper motors)
• Data collection and analysis
• Vision systems

Skills

• CNC experience
• IoT technology
• Raspberry Pi or Arduino tinkering
• Python coding
• Experience with MES/ERP systems
• VFD configuration
• Anything else cool and tech-related you’ve played with!

Pay range and compensation package

• £30,000 - £48,000 depends experience and passion for automation
• Access to high-end tools and personal project time
• Training budget available