Controls & Automation Engineer — PLC Projects

Automation Experts; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Early finish Fridays

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Automation Experts in Lancashire is seeking a Controls/Software Engineer to design, develop and commission bespoke automation and process control systems across multiple industries. The role covers software development, testing, on-site deployment and ongoing customer support.

You'll work with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R PLC platforms, liaising with customers to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in control systems or industrial software engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming across major platforms.
• Electrical systems, testing procedures and commissioning activities.
• Fault-finding and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-facing engineering support and clear communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Developing and writing software for customer-specific automation projects.
• Testing, installing and deploying software remotely and onsite.
• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems meet customer specifications.
• Working with multiple PLC platforms including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R.
• Supporting electrical testing and fault-finding activities.
• Liaising with customers to understand requirements and provide ongoing support.
• Working with engineering and sales teams throughout project delivery.
• Onsite activities while maintaining H&S standards.
• Assisting with IT-related issues when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation platforms

Customer-facing engineering

Project management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Schneider PLC

B&R PLC

Job description

Automation Experts in Lancashire is seeking a Controls/Software Engineer to design, develop and commission bespoke automation and process control systems across multiple industries. The role covers software development, testing, on-site deployment and ongoing customer support.

You'll work with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R PLC platforms, liaising with customers to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions.