Controls Engineer – PLCs, HMI & Scientific Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Birthday day off

Matched 5% pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Performance-related bonus

E-learning and development

Job summary

Automation Experts in Cheshire is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and maintain PLC-based control systems for high-value scientific equipment. You will develop PC-based software and touchscreen HMIs, programming with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, VB.NET and C#.

The role involves engineering interlocks, fault diagnosis, and supporting installation and customer handovers. You will work across hardware and software to improve devices and processes, contribute to product development, and

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC-based control systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical interfaces.
• Proven ability to develop graphical user interfaces / HMI applications.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving across hardware and software.
• Experience with bespoke automation or complex machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC control systems for bespoke scientific equipment.
• Develop PC-based software and touchscreen HMI applications.
• Program using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, VB.NET and C#.
• Design and implement hardware and software interlocks for 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 future developments.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation and engineering records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product development.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment, processes and workflows.
• Support customer handover, installation and technical queries; travel as needed (up to 10%).

Skills

PLC control systems

HMI development

Fault finding

Electrical interfaces

Team collaboration

Tools

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

VB.NET

C#

HMI software

Job description

Automation Experts in Cheshire is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and maintain PLC-based control systems for high-value scientific equipment. You will develop PC-based software and touchscreen HMIs, programming with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, VB.NET and C#.

The role involves engineering interlocks, fault diagnosis, and supporting installation and customer handovers. You will work across hardware and software to improve devices and processes, contribute to product development, and