Controls Software Design Engineer

KION Business Services Polska; Banbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement control solutions for world-class automated material handling systems, ensuring CE compliance and supporting testing and commissioning.

You will develop PLC software and visualization systems, emulate controls in a virtual environment, and travel up to 60% to customer sites across the UK and EMEA, collaborating with a global engineering community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering preferred; HNC/HND considered.
• Experience designing control systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Extensive hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Good understanding of PLC development tools.
• Proficient with industrial networks (Profinet/Profibus/ASi/EthernetIP).
• Experience with E‑Plan is desirable.
• Understanding of Machine Directive and related standards.
• Travel up to 60% to UK/EMEA sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project scope, meeting safety, quality, on-time delivery and budgets.
• Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
• Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.
• Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.
• Deliver controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.
• Ensure CE compliance to Machinery Directive.
• Produce design calculations, specifications, method statements and risk assessments.
• Commission controls systems on site and train end users.
• Maintain relationships with customers through high-quality service.
• Promote continuous improvement of processes to improve time, cost, and quality.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Industrial networks

Travel up to 60%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Profinet/Profibus/ASi/EthernetIP

E‑Plan

Job description

As a Controls Engineer, you will be directly involved in designing and implementing control solutions for world-class automated material handling systems and execute this by ensuring consistent standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team. You will leverage your expertise in controls engineering to provide software design for PLC’s, HMIs, and SCADA systems following this through to the testing and commissioning phases while having an awareness of the cost, timescale, and requirements of the material handling project. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a global and dynamic engineering community and have valuable input in the design and execution of some of the most impressive and innovative material handling systems across the globe!

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

About Dematic

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we provide cutting‑edge technology and expertise to optimize our clients' supply chains. We offer an inclusive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting/exceeding our safety, quality, On‑Time‑Delivery and budget requirements.
• Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
• Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.
• Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.
• Deliver controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.
• Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive.
• Produce of all associated documentation including, but not limited to, design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.
• Commission controls systems on site and to provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.
• Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high‑quality service.
• Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is desirable however those with a HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.
• Experience in designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Extensive proven hands‑on experience working within an industrial automation environment.
• Good understanding of PLC development tools.
• Proficient with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similar.
• Experience working with E‑plan is desirable not essential.
• Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
• Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards.
• Good understanding of distributed control systems.
• Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.
• Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time to customer sites both in the UK and across EMEA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Overview

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of‑the‑art automation technology and AI‑supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.