Controls Engineer

ntwrx; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ntwrx-rec in Manchester seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team. You will design, develop and program PLC-based control systems for industrial automation across diverse sectors.

With hands-on ownership from development through installation and commissioning, you will work on Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or B&R platforms, develop HMI/SCADA solutions and produce detailed electrical schematics and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer.
• Strong PLC programming across Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or B&R.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and program PLC-based control systems.
• Work with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or B&R platforms.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Produce electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Take ownership from software development to installation and commissioning.
• Support on-site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team in Manchester, working on a diverse range of industrial automation projects across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong PLC programming experience across Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens or B&R platforms, looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects from initial development through to installation and commissioning.

You will work across a varied project portfolio, developing control systems and delivering bespoke automation solutions for a range of industries, offering excellent technical variety and the opportunity to expand your experience across different applications and technologies.

What you will do

• Design, develop and programme PLC-based control systems for industrial automation applications.
• Work with PLC platforms including Siemens, Allen-Bradley / Rockwell or B&R.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Produce and review electrical control system designs, schematics and technical documentation.
• Take ownership of automation projects from software development through to installation and commissioning.
• Carry out fault-finding, debugging and optimisation of PLC software and automated machinery.
• Integrate control systems with industrial equipment, drives, sensors and other automation technologies.
• Work across a variety of sectors and applications, delivering tailored engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teams to deliver projects to specification.
• Support on-site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities where required.
• Ensure control systems meet project requirements, relevant standards and customer specifications.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens or B&R.
• Knowledge of HMI development, industrial communications and automated control systems.
• Experience delivering automation projects from software development through to commissioning.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience working across industrial automation, machinery or manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible approach to working across different technologies, projects and industry sectors.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.