Controls Systems Engineer

Automation Experts; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension 15%

33 days holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Automation Experts in Gloucestershire is seeking a hands-on Controls Systems Engineer to own industrial automation across high‑performance cells and lines on site. You will support production, maintenance and engineering teams to drive uptime, safety and continuous improvement.

Role requires strong PLC programming skills (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or equivalent) and hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI, and overall control system architecture in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer in automation environments.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI and overall control system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs & motion systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).
• Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs).
• Deliver SCADA/HMI solutions with alarms, diagnostics, and data acquisition.
• Lead automation projects from concept to handover.
• Troubleshoot faults, implement upgrades, and support production & maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

SCADA

HMI

Safety systems

Tools

Siemens TIA/Step7

Mitsubishi

Beckhoff

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Our client a leading advanced manufacturing organisation seeks a Controls Engineer to take ownership of industrial automation systems across high-performance automated cells and lines. This is a hands-on, highly visible role supporting production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement on site.

Controls Systems Engineer

£45,000 - £55,000 + c5% Bonus + 15% Pension + 33 Days Holidays + Benefits

Gloucestershire

Ref: 25065

Controls Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design, program, and commission PLCs & motion systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff)
• Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs)
• Deliver SCADA/HMI solutions with alarms, diagnostics, and data acquisition
• Lead automation projects from concept to handover
• Troubleshoot faults, implement upgrades, and support production & maintenance teams

Controls Systems Engineer - The Person:

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer or in a similar automation engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent platforms).
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, including SCADA, HMI, and overall control system architecture.
• Solid background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.

Located in Gloucestershire, this role would be commutable from Bristol, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Newport and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill