Controls Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the UK is seeking a Controls Engineer for a 12-month contract to support the Articulated Truck (ATK) factory.

You will apply automation expertise to maintain and improve production controls, diagnose issues, and implement software updates. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics, with hands-on experience in industrial control systems, embedded control, fault diagnosis, and real-time systems.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with manufacturing controls systems and automation.
• Strong fault-diagnosis skills for real-time production environments.
• Hands-on work in both manufacturing and proving grounds with embedded control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operations Support: Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimize factory downtime.
• System Optimization: Execute software updates, fault-finding, and continuous system optimization.
• Testing & Validation: Support commissioning, testing, tuning, and validation of production machinery.
• Process Improvement: Analyze production procedures to drive quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams while maintaining precise documentation of code and system changes.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Embedded control systems

Fault diagnosis

CAN/J1939

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics or related discipline

Job description

Headline: Shape the Future of Heavy Machinery - Controls Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Are you an experienced

Controls Engineer looking to take your technical expertise to the next level with a world-leading OEM?

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a talented engineer to join the

Performance & Control Team at their Articulated Truck (ATK) facility in

If you thrive in a fast-paced factory environment, love getting hands-on with industrial automation, and enjoy solving complex real-time system puzzles, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

In this agency position, you will support manufacturing controls systems, ensuring robust performance of production equipment through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Support: Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimize factory downtime.
• System Optimization: Execute software updates, fault-finding, and continuous system optimization.
• Testing & Validation: Support commissioning, testing, tuning, and validation of production machinery.
• Process Improvement: Analyze production procedures to drive quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams while maintaining precise documentation of code and system changes.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Organisation: Caterpillar Inc. - Articulated Truck (ATK)

Team: Performance & Control Team

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate:

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial control systems, automation, and embedded control systems.
• Strong capability in fault diagnosis and root-cause analysis.
• Hands-on approach within both manufacturing and proving ground environments.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience with Off-Highway Trucks (OHT) or heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar systems or equivalent OEM environments.
• Solid understanding of J1939 CAN/Ethernet communications, sensors, actuators, and real-time systems.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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