Controls Engineer: PLC Automation & SCADA Expert

Stirling Warrington; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Holiday buy option up to 5 days

Flexible holiday scheme

Company pension contributions up to 14

Onsite gym

Westfield Health Cover

Free onsite parking

Recruitment referral bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric vehicle charging points

Employee volunteering days

Job summary

Stirling Warrington is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer for an established manufacturing site in Rotherham. The role is project-focused with maintenance support, focusing on automation, PLC systems and production machinery improvements.

You will work on PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, manage electrical and controls projects end-to-end, and collaborate with contractors and suppliers. Occasional overseas travel may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Strong electrical and control systems experience.
• PLC programming experience.
• Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi experience.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Good fault-finding skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery and automation.
• Good understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in a medium or heavy manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and fault finding
• Working with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Mitsubishi GX Works
• PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
• Supporting automation and control system improvements
• Managing electrical and controls projects from installation through to commissioning
• Working with contractors and suppliers
• Root cause analysis and fault finding
• Supporting maintenance and production teams
• Improving machinery, processes and equipment
• Working with instrumentation and 4-20mA signals
• Recording work using the site's maintenance system
• Occasional overseas travel

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

HMI/SCADA experience

Electrical understanding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Mitsubishi GX Works

Job description

Stirling Warrington is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer for an established manufacturing site in Rotherham. The role is project-focused with maintenance support, focusing on automation, PLC systems and production machinery improvements.

You will work on PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, manage electrical and controls projects end-to-end, and collaborate with contractors and suppliers. Occasional overseas travel may be required.