Controls Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in robotics seeks a dedicated Controls Service Engineer based in Preston. This role involves providing on-call services, managing projects, and maintaining automated intralogistics systems, with travel required. Candidates should hold a degree in electrical engineering or a comparable qualification and have solid PLC programming experience.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Work with advanced technologies

Future-oriented projects

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Solid experience in PLC programming required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-call services to address malfunctions.
• Managing smaller projects independently using technical expertise.
• Participating in retrofitting and modernization of existing systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Fieldbus systems

Troubleshooting

Control technologies

HMI systems

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or mechatronics

HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Controls Service Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Swisslog

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Where do people love what they do and excel at it?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company harnessing technology to shape the future of intralogistics. We transform performance and efficiency for customers worldwide, giving them a vital market edge.

As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of logistics automation technology. Serving major global brands, we are a team of 14,000 professionals from 50 nationalities.

Swisslog is seeking a Controls Service Engineer based in the Midlands. The role can be home-based with travel to customer sites as needed. Our UK head office is in Redditch.

Make an impact

As a Controls Service Engineer for automated intralogistics systems, you will play a key operational role. Your main tasks include:

• Providing on-call services to address malfunctions swiftly and effectively.
• Offering remote 2nd- and 3rd-level support to ensure system smooth operation.
• Managing smaller projects independently using your technical expertise.
• Participating in retrofitting and modernization of existing systems to keep technologies current.
• Creating detailed documentation and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Traveling up to 20% to support on-site customer issues or project implementation.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Representing the company at meetings.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification such as an HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Solid experience in PLC programming, especially with TIA, S7, or Beckhoff TwinCat2/3.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fieldbus systems, HMI systems, and frequency converters.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical and control technologies.
• Application knowledge of industrial warehouse systems is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites as required.

We offer

Swisslog, as part of a global organization, offers opportunities, work-life balance, and social activities. Benefits include:

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