Controls Systems Engineer - Automation for Composite Manufacturing

Sapien

Saltash

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays
Westfield Healthcare
Country Club Membership
Enhanced Sick Pay
Team Social Events

Job summary

Sapien is seeking a Controls System Engineer to design electrical and control systems for advanced composite moulding processes. You will develop design concepts, produce drawings, and support commissioning on-site, while collaborating with global clients.

You will research new solutions, support full project lifecycles, and train client engineers. Occasional travel within the UK and abroad is expected, with a focus on delivering robust, safe automation solutions.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or equivalent with at least 1 year in control systems.
  • Experience with PLCs and Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
  • Strong technical understanding to create practical design solutions.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes.
  • Produce drawings and specifications using appropriate software.
  • Research new solutions and techniques to enhance equipment and processes.
  • Support full project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
  • Provide training and technical support to client engineers and operators.
  • Travel within the UK and internationally as needed.

Skills

PLC experience
Electrical design
Technical design
Communication skills
Project management
MS Office & databases

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Sapien is seeking a Controls System Engineer to design electrical and control systems for advanced composite moulding processes. You will develop design concepts, produce drawings, and support commissioning on-site, while collaborating with global clients.

You will research new solutions, support full project lifecycles, and train client engineers. Occasional travel within the UK and abroad is expected, with a focus on delivering robust, safe automation solutions.

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