Controls Engineer

VERTECH GROUP (UK) LTD; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VERTECH GROUP (UK) LTD in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business. The role covers fault-finding, commissioning and improvements across PLCs, robotics, servo systems and automated equipment.

We offer a competitive salary circa £50,000–£65,000 with benefits and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment where your expertise can make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Fault-find and troubleshoot automated production equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement across machinery and processes.
• Upgrade machinery and commission new systems.
• Work with advanced manufacturing technology including PLCs, robotics, servo systems.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

HMI/SCADA systems

Electrical schematics reading

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

HMI/SCADA software

Industrial networks (Profibus/Profinet/Modbus)

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: Circa 50K – 65K + Benefits

Controls Engineer required by a highly successful, well-established manufacturing company with an international customer base and a reputation for investing in its people!

This is a varied, hands‑on role offering the opportunity to work 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. You'll be working with advanced automation technology in a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real difference!