Controls & Automation Engineer – Shape the Future of Industrial Automation

ACSI Europe Ltd; Watchfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel bonuses

Paid time off

Salary sacrifice benefit scheme

Job summary

Advanced Control Solutions, Inc. (ACSI) invites you to join ACSI Europe Ltd as a full‑time Controls & Automation Engineer in Watchfield, UK.

You will design, program, and commission advanced PLC and SCADA systems onsite for global operations, applying Ignition and WinCC Unified among other platforms. You will troubleshoot complex automation, craft intelligent process control strategies, and contribute to cross‑functional projects while traveling for short commissioning tasks across the UK and

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in programming, testing, and commissioning PLCs.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and industrial information systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ControlLogix, Modicon, Siemens, and related platforms.
• Experience with Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC is advantageous.
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity and control network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission cutting‑edge control systems for global operations.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and optimize PLC/SCADA solutions.
• Develop intelligent process control strategies for efficient operations.
• Collaborate on on‑site integration and join short commissioning assignments.
• Document configurations, test results, and system parameters with rigor.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA experience

HMI development

Industrial cybersecurity

Documentation

Travel willingness

Tools

AutoCAD

ControlLogix

Modicon

Siemens

Ignition

Wonderware

WinCC

Job description

Advanced Control Solutions, Inc. (ACSI) is a global leader in next‑generation control system integration, headquartered in the Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield. For decades, our engineers have delivered high‑performance automation, advanced system design, installation oversight, and commissioning expertise to customers around the world. With thousands of successful projects across 40+ countries, ACSI is recognized for pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and delivering robust, future‑ready solutions.

Role Description

Join ACSI Europe Ltd as a full‑time Controls & Automation Engineer

and work hands‑on with some of the most advanced PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation technologies in the world. This on‑site role in Watchfield places you at the heart of designing, programming, and commissioning cutting‑edge control systems that power global operations.

You’ll troubleshoot complex systems, craft intelligent process control strategies, and develop high‑performance PLC and SCADA solutions using the latest platforms—including modern packages like Ignition, and WinCC Unified. Your work will directly influence operational efficiency across industries and continents, giving you the opportunity to innovate, experiment, and engineer smarter systems every day.

If you’re excited by forward‑thinking automation, emerging SCADA ecosystems, and solving real‑world engineering challenges, this role puts you right where the action is.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in programming, testing, and commissioning Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and industrial information systems
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ControlLogix, Modicon, Siemens, and related platforms
• Experience with modern SCADA technologies—Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC—is a significant advantage
• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity, control network architecture, and communication protocols (Ethernet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus)
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and deliver to tight project timelines
• Willingness to travel for short commissioning assignments across the UK and internationally

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Travel bonuses and additional paid time off
• Access to salary‑sacrifice benefit scheme