Controls Engineer

Prime Appointments Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

24 days holiday

8 bank holidays

3% company pension contribution

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Varied and technically interesting工程项目

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Colchester is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in bespoke automated machinery. You will develop PLC software, design electrical control systems and support machinery through commissioning.

Key responsibilities include developing Siemens PLC software in TIA Portal, designing HMIs, producing electrical schematics, and integrating sensors and safety circuits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Siemens PLC programming experience.
• Experience with TIA Portal, Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Knowledge of HMI programming and electrical control systems.
• Experience with automated machinery and commissioning.
• Electrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Siemens PLC software using TIA Portal.
• Design and program HMI systems.
• Produce electrical schematics and control panel designs.
• Develop machine control software using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
• Integrate sensors, drives, safety circuits and automation equipment.
• Support machine testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Work closely with the engineering team on new machinery development and improvements.

Skills

Siemens PLC

TIA Portal

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

HMI programming

Electrical design

PROFINET

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

Job description

Controls Engineer | Colchester | up to £50,000 | 24 days holiday

We are recruiting for an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automated machinery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, developing PLC software, designing electrical control systems and supporting machinery through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Siemens PLC software using TIA Portal
• Design and program HMI systems
• Produce electrical schematics and control panel designs
• Develop machine control software using Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Integrate sensors, drives, safety circuits and automation equipment
• Support machine testing, commissioning and fault finding
• Work closely with the engineering team on new machinery development and improvements

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Automation Engineer
• Essential: Hands‑on Siemens PLC programming experience
• Experience with TIA Portal, Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text
• Knowledge of HMI programming and electrical control systems
• Experience with automated machinery and commissioning
• Electrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical or SEE Electrical would be advantageous
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, motion control and PROFINET would be beneficial

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays
• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 3% company pension contribution
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting engineering projects