Controls Engineer

JAGUAR LAND ROVER; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Company pension

Performance-related bonus

Learning scheme funding

Flexible working

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Wolverhampton's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) is seeking a Controls Engineer to power iconic electric cars. You’ll work with exceptional technicians and leaders to ensure robust, efficient production using cutting-edge control systems.

In this role you’ll oversee new launch programmes from a controls perspective, develop training plans for Manufacturing Operations and vendor teams, and provide expert technical support across plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Led and implemented control system projects using Siemens 840D and Step 7 PLCs.
• Knowledge of Sinamics drive systems and industrial automation.
• NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in engineering/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new launch programmes from a controls perspective.
• Ensure new production lines meet performance and reliability standards.
• Build the technical capability of the wider team.
• Provide training plans for Manufacturing Operations and vendor teams.
• Offer expert technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with OEMs to ensure compliance with PTME Controls Standards.
• Design and maintain plant process control data networks.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens 840D

Step 7 PLCs

TIA Portal

Sinamics drives

Job description

Controls Engineer

Salary: £41,000 - £59,000

Location: Wolverhampton EPMC

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

Located at the cutting-edge Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, the Technical Services department plays a vital role in supporting JLR’s advanced electrified powertrain production. Within this department, the Controls Engineering team ensures that production systems are robust, efficient, and ready to meet the demands of next-generation electric propulsion technologies.

As part of this high-performing team, you’ll be at the heart of new product launches, collaborating across departments and with external partners to deliver seamless transitions from development to full-scale production.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this key role, you’ll oversee new launch programmes from a controls and engineering perspective, ensuring all new production lines are developed to meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. You’ll also play a vital role in building the technical capability of the wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting PTME Controls on new and existing projects, ensuring alignment with EPMC standards.
• Developing and delivering training plans for Manufacturing Operations and vendor teams.
• Providing expert technical support to production and maintenance teams across plant equipment.
• Collaborating with OEMs to ensure compliance with PTME Controls Standards and resolving any issues.
• Designing and maintaining plant process control data networks.
• Contributing to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience in controls engineering within an automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in leading and implementing control system projects, particularly using Siemens 840D and Step 7 PLCs (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal).
• In-depth knowledge of Sinamics drive systems and industrial automation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a creative approach to technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, with a focus on delivering results and supporting collaborative success.
• NVQ Level 3 / indentured apprenticeship in an engineering/manufacturing discipline.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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