Controls Engineer

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to join its fast-growing manufacturing team. You will design, fault-find and optimise automated production equipment, including PLCs, robotics, servo systems and HMI/SCADA networks.

A strong background in electrical engineering and continuous improvement is essential. The role offers a Circa £50,000–£65,000 salary plus benefits, with exposure to international customers and long-term career progression in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering or Manufacturing Automation.
• Strong PLC fault-finding skills with ability to interpret and modify existing programs.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.
• Experience maintaining and improving automated production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose complex controls faults.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and fault-find across automated production lines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes.
• Implement machinery upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure reliable production systems.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics reading

Automated machinery maintenance

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls or Automation

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Servo drives

Automated production equipment

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: Circa 50K - 65K + Benefits

Controls Engineer required by a fast-growing manufacturing company with an international customer base and a reputation for investing in its people!

This is a varied, hands-on role working with advanced manufacturing technology, including PLCs, robotics, servo systems and automated production equipment. You'll be involved in everything from fault-finding and continuous improvement through to machinery upgrades and commissioning.

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering or Manufacturing Automation
• Strong PLC fault-finding skills, including interpreting and modifying existing programs
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and industrial communication networks
• Experience maintaining and improving automated production machinery
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose complex controls faults
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls or Automation

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with industrial robotics, servo drives or motion control systems
• Knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP or Modbus
• Experience with FAT, SAT and machinery commissioning
• Background in plastics, injection moulding, automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• Understanding of machine safety, PUWER and OEE improvement

Tremendous opportunity to join a successful, growing manufacturing business offering long-term stability, ongoing training and genuine career progression in a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real difference!