Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & Precision Systems

Automation Experts; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private medical

Private healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Automation Experts in the United Kingdom seeks a Controls Engineer to design and maintain PLC-based control systems for high-value scientific equipment. The role covers PC-based software, HMI development, and extensive testing across hardware and software interfaces.

You will program with Ladder Logic and Structured Text, plus VB.NET and C#, ensuring robust interlocks and effective documentation. Occasional travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with PLC-based control systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical interfaces.
• Experience with Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces / HMI applications.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving across hardware and software.
• Experience with bespoke automation or scientific equipment.
• Structured approach to testing, validation and documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC control systems for bespoke scientific equipment.
• Develop PC-based software and touchscreen HMI applications.
• Programme using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, VB.NET and C#.
• Design and implement hardware and software interlocks to ensure safe operation.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnose complex electrical, electronic and software issues.
• Support FAT and SAT activities in-house and at customer sites.
• Provide technical support for system upgrades and new developments.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product development.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment, processes and workflows.
• Support customer handover, installation and queries.
• Travel to UK and overseas sites up to 10%.

Skills

PLC control

Electronics

HMI development

Fault finding

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

VB.NET

C#

Communication

Travel

Tools

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

VB.NET

C#

HMI software

Job description

Automation Experts in the United Kingdom seeks a Controls Engineer to design and maintain PLC-based control systems for high-value scientific equipment. The role covers PC-based software, HMI development, and extensive testing across hardware and software interfaces.

You will program with Ladder Logic and Structured Text, plus VB.NET and C#, ensuring robust interlocks and effective documentation. Occasional travel to client sites is expected.