Controls Engineer: Siemens PLCs for Automotive Automation

Hernshead Recruitment; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment is partnering with a leading automation solutions provider in the automotive sector to hire a Controls Engineer. You will design, develop and implement control systems for automated equipment and production lines, from design and development through to testing and on-site commissioning.

The role focuses on Siemens PLC programming, integration with mechanical and electrical teams, testing and troubleshooting, and documenting software specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer in automation or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLC programming and integration.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated equipment and production lines.
• Program and configure Siemens PLCs.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams for system integration.
• Test, troubleshoot and debug control systems.
• Support commissioning on-site and start-up activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and system reports.

Tools

Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Hernshead Recruitment is partnering with a leading automation solutions provider in the automotive sector to hire a Controls Engineer. You will design, develop and implement control systems for automated equipment and production lines, from design and development through to testing and on-site commissioning.

The role focuses on Siemens PLC programming, integration with mechanical and electrical teams, testing and troubleshooting, and documenting software specifications.