Controls Engineer

Automation Experts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Excellent Training & Development

9 Day Fortnight - Every Other Friday

Job summary

Automation Experts in Gloucestershire is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer. You will develop PLC, HMI and motion control software for bespoke machinery and support projects from build through to commissioning across international sites.

The role includes regular travel to customer sites, excellent training, and a competitive package including pension, healthcare and life assurance.

Qualifications

• This role requires PLC and HMI programming experience with Rockwell platforms.
• Motion control experience is essential for automated machinery projects.
• Willingness to travel internationally several times per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI and motion control software for bespoke machines.
• Configure distributed control systems and industrial networks.
• Support machine builds, testing and commissioning at customer sites.
• Ensure safety systems comply with international standards.
• Provide technical documentation and customer support across projects.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and service teams throughout delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Tools

Rockwell Logix

Studio 5000

Cognex Vision Systems

Job description

Controls & Automation Engineer

£50-60k + Pension + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Income Protection

Excellent Training & Development

9 Day Fortnight - Every Other Friday Off

Gloucestershire

Ref: 25489

Are you a Controls Engineer looking for genuine project ownership, international travel and the opportunity to work on highly specialised automated machinery?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of bespoke automation equipment, supplying complex machinery to customers worldwide.

You'll be part of a small, highly skilled engineering team responsible for developing PLC, HMI and motion control systems for both new machine builds and existing equipment upgrades. You'll have genuine involvement across the full project life cycle - from programming and testing through to customer commissioning and support.

The role offers regular international travel, typically 4-5 trips per year lasting 2-3 weeks, providing the opportunity to commission equipment, solve technical challenges and work directly with customers across North and South America.

Controls Engineer - The Role:

• PLC, HMI and motion control programming using Rockwell Logix and Studio 5000 platforms
• Development and modification of software for bespoke automated machinery
• Configuration of distributed control systems and industrial networks
• Integration of vision inspection systems (Cognex or similar)
• Support prototype development, machine build, testing and commissioning activities
• Ensure machine safety systems comply with relevant international standards
• Prepare technical documentation for manufacturing, testing and customer support
• Provide technical support and commissioning assistance at customer sites worldwide
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and service engineering teams throughout project delivery

Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Experience programming PLC and HMI systems - ideally Rockwell but happy to train
• Motion control experience
• Background within automation, special purpose machinery, manufacturing, robotics or related industries
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex engineering issues
• Willingness to travel internationally several times per year

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in growth, technology and engineering capability, where your work will directly influence projects delivered to major international customers.

Located in Gloucestershire, this role would be commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Ledbury, Cirencester, Chepstow and Swindon.