Controls Software Engineer: PLC/SCADA for Global Automation

Dematic; Banbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. A Controls Engineer role involves designing and implementing control solutions for automated systems, adhering to standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team.

You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and SCADA, testing and commissioning across projects, with up to 60% travel to UK and EMEA sites. A strong Siemens S7/TIA Portal background and networking knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering preferred; HNC/HND considered.
• Experience designing controls in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Industrial automation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of PLC development tools and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial networks and machine directives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project scope within safety, quality, on‑time delivery and budget.
• Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
• Emulate control systems in virtual environments and test PLC software.
• Interpret electrical schematics and input information.
• Deliver controls engineering activities for design and implementation.
• Ensure CE compliance to Machinery Directive.
• Produce design calculations, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, manuals and test specs.
• Commission controls systems on site and train end users.
• Maintain good relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Promote continuous improvement of processes to improve time, cost, and quality.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

PLC development tools

Electrical/Electronic manuals & schem.

Understanding of Machine Directive

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

E-plan

Profinet/Profibus/ASi/EthernetIP

Job description

Dematic is a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions. A Controls Engineer role involves designing and implementing control solutions for automated systems, adhering to standards and driving continuous improvement within the design team.

You will develop PLC software, HMIs, and SCADA, testing and commissioning across projects, with up to 60% travel to UK and EMEA sites. A strong Siemens S7/TIA Portal background and networking knowledge are essential.