Controls Design Engineer

Proactive Global; Adderbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automation is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge material handling projects. This hybrid role based in Adderbury requires designing and implementing control systems. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in industrial automation. A UK Driving Licence with travel flexibility is required. Join a team driving next-generation automation across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation or material handling.
• UK Driving Licence with travel flexibility (up to 60% UK & EMEA).
• Experience in software testing and distributed control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.
• Develop, test, and validate PLC software in virtual environments.
• Support commissioning, documentation, and CE compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics and assist with system integration.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Software testing

System integration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Profinet

Profibus

ASi

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Overview

Controls Design Engineer - Automated Material Handling & Intralogistics (Hybrid - Adderbury). Join a global leader in intelligent automation and intralogistics solutions as a Controls Design Engineer. This hybrid Adderbury-based role offers hands-on involvement in cutting-edge material handling projects across the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and wider EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal).
• Develop, test, and validate PLC software in virtual environments.
• Support commissioning, documentation, and CE compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics and assist with system integration.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, and project delivery.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial automation or material handling.
• Knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, ASi, or Ethernet/IP networks.
• Experience in software testing and distributed control systems.
• UK Driving Licence with travel flexibility (up to 60% UK & EMEA).

Location: Hybrid - Adderbury (open to strong candidates across the UK)

Employment Type: Permanent

Note: Be part of a global engineering team delivering next-generation automation systems across diverse industries