Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Specialist

CV Technical

Gartcosh

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a hands-on Control Systems Engineer to support and enhance the site's control, automation and instrumentation systems in Glasgow. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves PLC fault finding, control system development and maintaining electrical documentation.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement, apply BS 7671:2018, and work with Siemens, Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs to improve safety, reliability and

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar Control Systems/Controls role.
  • PLC experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Omron.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation and instrumentation.
  • 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) qualification.
  • Manufacturing/industrial experience.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Strong electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Develop, maintain and improve control and instrumentation systems.
  • Provide technical support and PLC fault-finding expertise.
  • Maintain electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
  • Support new installations, machinery upgrades and improvement projects.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support manufacturing teams to improve efficiency, reliability and KPIs.

Skills

PLC fault-finding
Control systems development
Electrical documentation
Lean Manufacturing
Problem-solving skills
Safety compliance

Education

18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC
Mitsubishi PLC
Omron PLC

Job description

CV Technical is seeking a hands-on Control Systems Engineer to support and enhance the site's control, automation and instrumentation systems in Glasgow. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves PLC fault finding, control system development and maintaining electrical documentation.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement, apply BS 7671:2018, and work with Siemens, Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs to improve safety, reliability and

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