Controls Engineer

NTWRX; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Varied projects exposure

Job summary

NTWRX is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, test and commission industrial automation systems for a varied portfolio across the UK. The role combines office engineering with hands-on site commissioning, offering exposure to Siemens TIA Portal, PLCs, HMIs and drive systems.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to FAT/SAT, travel for commissioning activities, and support project delivery with strong problem-solving and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or PLC Software Engineer.
• Experience developing PLC software from first principles.
• Knowledge of HMI development and industrial communications.
• Experience commissioning automation systems within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for commissioning activities.
• Experience with motion control, servo systems, and robotics integration.
• Knowledge of industrial networking technologies and machine safety standards.
• Industry 4.0, data acquisition, or digital manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Develop control system solutions for bespoke machinery and automated manufacturing systems.
• Produce software documentation, functional specifications, and test procedures.
• Configure and commission Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, and associated control equipment.
• Carry out system testing, FATs, SATs, and customer demonstrations.
• Perform on-site commissioning, fault finding, and troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate industrial communication networks and fieldbus systems.
• Work with project managers and customers to ensure successful delivery.
• Support continuous improvement and technical development within the team.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Fault finding

Electrical drawings

Industrial networking

Motion control

Robotics integration

Servo systems

Reading schematics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Location: Coventry Area

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (hybrid after probation)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected automation engineering business delivering bespoke control systems and industrial automation solutions to a broad range of manufacturing and engineering sectors across the UK and internationally

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The Role

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning industrial automation systems for a diverse portfolio of projects. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and specification through to commissioning and customer handover. This role offers a mixture of office-based engineering work and site commissioning activities, providing exposure to a wide variety of automation technologies and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Develop control system solutions for bespoke machinery and automated manufacturing systems.
• Produce software documentation, functional specifications, and test procedures.
• Configure and commission Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives, and associated control equipment.
• Carry out system testing, FATs, SATs, and customer demonstrations.
• Perform on-site commissioning, fault finding, and troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate industrial communication networks and fieldbus systems.
• Work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and technical development within the engineering team.
• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or PLC Software Engineer.
• Experience developing PLC software from first principles.
• Knowledge of HMI development and industrial communications.
• Experience commissioning automation systems within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system documentation.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for commissioning activities.
• Skills Experience with motion control and servo systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking technologies.
• Exposure to robotics integration projects.
• Experience with alternative PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi.
• Understanding of machine safety systems and functional safety standards.
• Industry 4.0, data acquisition, or digital manufacturing experience.

Package

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Career progression within a growing engineering business.
• Exposure to a broad range of challenging automation and controls projects.