Controls Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Health Plan

Annual Bonus

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join our Wakefield-based client, an engineering group delivering end-to-end control solutions. You will design PLC/SCADA/HMI systems, generate technical documentation, and drive projects from development through commissioning.

Candidates should have hands-on PLC experience across major platforms, strong HMI/SCADA capabilities, and familiarity with industrial networks and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven PLC programming experience across major platforms.
• Strong HMI/SCADA development background with modern tools.
• Experience integrating robotic systems in automated environments.
• Hands-on machine vision knowledge with Cognex/Keyence.
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA control solutions.
• Produce documentation including FDS, system architectures, wiring diagrams.
• Own end-to-end project delivery from development to handover.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to hit milestones.
• Conduct FAT/SAT testing and ensure safety and standards compliance.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across control systems and communications.
• Provide training and handover documentation for support services.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Industrial networks & safety

Tools

FactoryTalk Optix

Siemens HMI Unified

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Schneider PLC

Job description

With a workforce of over 500 employees across four state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America, this dynamic engineering group delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions—from concept design and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and aftercare.

Serving a diverse client base across sectors such as Online Retail & Distribution, FMCG, Life Sciences, and Automotive, this company is renowned for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach. Following a series of strategic developments, the organisation is now entering a significant phase of accelerated growth and seeking an experience Controls Engineer to bolster the growth.

This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, under 10 minutes from the M1 motorway, meaning the successful Controls Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract, Castleford, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Sheffield and Halifax.

Key responsibilities of the Controls Engineer will include:

• Design, develop, and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA control system solutions aligned to defined project outcomes
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including functional design specifications, system architectures, and wiring diagrams
• Take ownership of end-to-end project deliverables, from development through to testing, commissioning, and handover
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed milestones
• Conduct system testing, including FAT and SAT, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across control systems, software, and communications during delivery phases
• Provide structured training and documentation to support system handover, with support services defined separately from core delivery

For the Controls Engineer opportunity, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Proven experience in PLC programming across platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, and Schneider, including advanced motion control applications
• Strong background in HMI and SCADA development using tools such as FactoryTalk Optix and Siemens HMI Unified
• Practical experience integrating and supporting industrial robotic systems (e.g. ABB, Fanuc, Staubli) within automated environments
• Hands-on knowledge of machine vision systems, including implementation and troubleshooting using Cognex and Keyence technologies
• Solid understanding of industrial communication networks and machinery safety systems, including risk assessment, design, and compliance with relevant standards

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £60,000.00 per annum
• Pension Scheme: Up to 10% (5% matched contribution)
• Company Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary) and Private Health Plan
• Annual bonus