Controls Engineer (Automated Systems)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Career progression to senior roles

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a skilled Controls/Automation Engineer for a role based in Scotland. The position involves designing PLC/DCS and SCADA software, configuring networks, and site testing. The company offers a long history, in-house training, and clear progression.

This role provides autonomy with opportunities to grow into senior management and work on bespoke automated systems across customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a controls or automation engineer or similar role.
• Experience coding on Siemens and/or Rockwell platforms.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC/DCS and SCADA software for control applications.
• Configure communication networks.
• Carry out factory and site testing.
• Commission systems at customer sites.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation engineering

Siemens

Rockwell

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer, or in a similar role
• Prior experience independently coding on Siemens and/or Rockwell platforms
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Responsibilities:

• Design PLC/DCS and SCADA software for a variety of control applications
• Configure communication networks
• Carry out factory and site testing
• Commission systems at customer sites
• Maintain accurate documentation

Technologies:

• PLC

More:

This role is based in Cumbernauld, Scotland, with a salary of £50,000–£60,000. We offer the opportunity to join a company with over 30 years of history, alongside in-house training and development from industry experts and clear progression routes into senior management. The role involves designing bespoke integrated automated systems and offers a high degree of autonomy. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates as an equal opportunities employer. The advertised salary is a guideline; the final remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications and skill set. We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business supplying temporary workers.

last updated 40 week of 2026