Controls Engineer in Clevedon

Energy Jobline ZR; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7.5% annual bonus

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Health cash plan & wellbeing programme

Discounted gym memberships

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking & subsidised canteen

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team in Clevedon. You will develop PLC and HMI software, design, test and support control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality automation.

The role requires experience in automation, PLC programming, and industrial control systems, with on-site work in Clevedon. A relevant HND/degree is preferred, and occasional travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Requires HND, degree or equivalent in Controls/Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience developing PLC and HMI software in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Blocks.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software in line with functional specifications.
• Design, test and validate control software solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and support release processes.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support manufacturing and service teams.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

P&ID reading

Electrical schematics

Education

Controls or Software Engineering degree

Tools

Modbus TCP

EtherCAT

PID control

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

• Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
• Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum + Bonus
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Working Pattern: On-site

Benefits & Package

• Up to 7.5% annual bonus
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan & wellbeing programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking & subsidised canteen

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Engineer to join an established engineering team, developing PLC and HMI control software for advanced engineering products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and supporting control solutions throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software in line with functional specifications
• Design, test and validate control software solutions
• Produce technical documentation and support release processes
• Troubleshoot software issues and support manufacturing and service teams
• Contribute to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a Controls Engineer with experience in automation, PLC programming and industrial control systems.

Ideally, you will have:

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Controls Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience developing PLC and HMI software within an engineering environment
• Knowledge of PLC programming including Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Blocks
• Experience with HMI programming and technical documentation
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams

Desirable experience:

• Modbus TCP and EtherCAT communication protocols
• PID control loops
• Functional safety, HAZOP or FMEA techniques
• Manufacturing, automation or industrial control experience

Location

Based in Clevedon, North Somerset, this is an on-site role working with experienced engineering teams on innovative control solutions. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.