Controls & Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Henfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer is seeking a passionate Controls & Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of technology in a fully automated factory setting. You will maintain cutting-edge machinery and design automation systems that enhance productivity and quality. Whether you're an experienced engineer or a fresh graduate eager to dive into the world of automation, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-end tools and contribute to exciting projects. If you're ready to get your hands dirty and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Access to high-end tools

Personal project time

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and automation systems is essential.
• Fresh graduates with a passion for engineering are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain modern machinery and create smart maintenance systems.
• Design and implement automation projects for quality control.

Skills

PLC programming and design

SCADA and HMI concepts

Electrical and mechanical basics

Industrial networking and communication protocols

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

High-end tools

Job description

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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

• PLC programming and design
• SCADA and HMI concepts
• Electrical and mechanical basics
• Industrial networking and communication protocols
• Data collection and analysis
• Vision systems

Preferred 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 on experience and passion for automation
• Access to high-end tools and personal project time