Controls Systems Engineer in Chepstow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 5%

Pension 15%

33 days holidays

Benefits

Job summary

Automation Experts in Gloucestershire seeks a Controls Systems Engineer to own industrial automation across high-performance cells and lines. This hands-on, highly visible role supports production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement on site.

You will design, program and commission PLCs and motion systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff), develop SCADA/HMI solutions, and lead projects from concept to handover while troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer or in an automation engineering role.
• Strong PLC programming experience across platforms (Siemens/Allen-Bradley or equivalent).
• Hands-on with industrial automation systems including SCADA and HMI.

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 and upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

SCADA

HMI

Tools

Siemens TIA/Step7

Mitsubishi

Beckhoff

SCADA/HMI systems

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