Controls Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics automation is seeking a Controls Service Engineer. This role focuses on maintaining fully automated intralogistics systems, managing projects, and ensuring smooth operations through quick responses to technical challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Benefits

Great working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Working with advanced technologies

Future-oriented projects with leading brands

Qualifications

• Solid experience in PLC programming.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fieldbus systems, HMI systems, and frequency converters.
• Practical experience in troubleshooting electrical and control technologies.

Responsibilities

• On-call services addressing disruptions quickly and efficiently.
• Provide remote 2nd- and 3rd-level support for system operations.
• Manage smaller projects independently leveraging technical expertise.

Skills

PLC programming (TIA, S7, Beckhoff TwinCat2/3)

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting electrical and control technologies

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or mechatronics

HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Fieldbus systems

HMI systems

Frequency converters

Job description

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Client:

Swisslog

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe we're a team of 14,000 professionals and 50 nationalities.

Swisslog are currently seeking a Controls Service Engineer based in the Midlands. The position can be home based with travel to customer sites as required. Our head office in the UK is based in Redditch.

Make an impact

As a Controls Service Engineer for fully automated intralogistics systems, you will play a key role in operations. Your main tasks include on-call services, where you will intervene quickly and efficiently in the event of malfunctions.

• You are responsible for on-call services, quickly and efficiently addressing disruptions as they occur.
• You provide remote 2nd- and 3rd-level support to ensure the systems operate smoothly.
• You independently manage smaller projects, leveraging your comprehensive technical expertise.
• You demonstrate your specialist knowledge during the retrofitting and modernization of existing systems, ensuring our technologies remain up-to-date.
• Creating detailed documentation is also part of your responsibilities, and you actively share your knowledge with the team to support your colleagues.
• With travel up to 20%, you are flexibly on the move to assist on-site with customer issues or support project implementation as needed.
• Create and maintain good relations with customers (internal and external)
• Represent the company at internal and external meetings

What you need to succeed

• You should ideally have a degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or mechatronics, or a comparable qualification such as an HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• You have solid experience in PLC programming, especially with TIA, S7, or Beckhoff TwinCat2/3.
• You possess comprehensive knowledge in fieldbus systems, HMI systems, and frequency converters.
• You are capable of reading electrical schematics and have practical experience in troubleshooting electrical and control technologies.
• Application knowledge of industrial warehouse systems would be a distinct advantage.
• Able to travel to customer sites when required.

We offer

Swisslog is part of a global organisation that strives to provide opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and a wide range of social activities. Just some of the benefits our teams enjoy include:

• A great working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Working with advanced technologies
• Future-oriented projects with leading brands