Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI, Path to SME | Flexible Hours

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Flexible start and finish times

1:30pm finish on Fridays

Discretionary one day a week working从h

Clear progression as the business grow

Job summary

Echelon Engineers in Nottingham is seeking a controls engineer to own PLC and HMI software across standard machines and bespoke lines. You will design, test, commission, and support control systems on site and remotely, contributing to an R&D roadmap.

The role offers progression to senior level, with 70% time in Nottingham and 30% travel UK and internationally. You’ll work in a small, influential team on fault finding, safety, and drives integration.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of controls engineering experience in machine builders or SP machinery.
• PLC and HMI programming, Siemens TIA Portal (Rockwell Studio 5000 also considered).
• Experience with variable speed drives, servo or conveyor motion control.
• Industrial networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP.
• Good understanding of pneumatic systems.
• Awareness of machine safety (PUWER, BS EN ISO 13849); safety PLC experience is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on commissioning and fault finding.
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent in electrical/control/software engineering.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and commission PLC and HMI software for standard and custom machines.
• Write project documentation including FDS, SRS, test documents and operator manuals.
• Integrate drives, temperature control, sensors and safety systems, and interface with customers' upstream and downstream equipment.
• Carry out FATs in Nottingham, then install and commission on site.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support, including upgrades and retrofits.
• Maintain the standard software libraries and follow version control and change management procedures.
• Support new product development and the move to safety PLCs.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Safety awareness

On-site commissioning

Education

HNC/HND/degree in electrical/control/software engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

Job description

Echelon Engineers in Nottingham is seeking a controls engineer to own PLC and HMI software across standard machines and bespoke lines. You will design, test, commission, and support control systems on site and remotely, contributing to an R&D roadmap.

The role offers progression to senior level, with 70% time in Nottingham and 30% travel UK and internationally. You’ll work in a small, influential team on fault finding, safety, and drives integration.