Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension up to 10% (5% matched)

Life Assurance (x2 annual salary)

Private Health Plan

37.5 hours per week

Annual bonus

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions from concept through handover in a Wakefield-based role. You will work across projects with a diverse client base and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to meet milestones.

Applicants should bring proven PLC programming across major platforms, strong HMI/SCADA skills, and hands-on robotics and vision system experience to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable automation

Qualifications

• Proven PLC programming experience across Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, and Schneider with advanced motion control.
• Strong HMI/SCADA development background using FactoryTalk Optix and Siemens HMI Unified.
• Practical experience integrating industrial robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc, Staubli) in automated environments.
• Knowledge of machine vision systems with Cognex and Keyence technology.
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and machinery safety, including risk assessment and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver PLC, HMI, and SCADA control solutions.
• Produce and maintain design docs like FDS, system architectures, wiring diagrams.
• Own end-to-end deliverables from development to testing and handover.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Conduct FAT and SAT tests ensuring safety standards compliance.
• Provide training and handover documentation with defined support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robotic systems integration

Machine vision systems

Industrial networks & safety systems

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

Schneider

FactoryTalk Optix

Siemens HMI Unified

Cognex

Keyence

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

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
• Holiday Allowance: 25 Days + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme: Up to 10% (5% matched contribution)
• Company Life Assurance (x2 Annual Salary) and Private Health Plan
• 37.5 Hours per week
• Annual bonus