Controls Engineer: Manufacturing Automation & Modernisation
Caterpillar Inc.
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Job summary
Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer for Manufacturing Automation in Desford, Leicestershire.
The role focuses on leading controls integration, modernising legacy systems and delivering automation solutions to improve safety, quality and productivity across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include designing and supporting PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, lifecycle management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive standardisation and continuous improvement in OT
Qualifications
- Degree in electrical/automation engineering or related
- Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience
- Proven ability to lead automation projects from concept to handover
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement automation and controls solutions to improve OEE, safety and quality
- Design, program and support PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
- Lead lifecycle management for controls hardware and cyber security
- Provide technical leadership for automated production lines and troubleshooting
- Manage projects including scope, budget, resources and timelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote standardised workflows and DFx principles
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Job description
Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer for Manufacturing Automation in Desford, Leicestershire.
The role focuses on leading controls integration, modernising legacy systems and delivering automation solutions to improve safety, quality and productivity across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include designing and supporting PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, lifecycle management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive standardisation and continuous improvement in OT
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