Graduate Controls Engineer

Premier Engineering; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Berkshire is seeking a Graduate Controls Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will work on automation projects, collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, and produce technical documentation. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and experience with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley. This permanent position offers a salary range of £26,000 to £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or similar in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens or Allen Bradley.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering technical team.
• Engage in automation projects and customer interfacing.
• Produce required technical documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of PLC systems

Excellent communication skills

Excellent hands-on capabilities

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Role- Graduate Controls Engineer

Salary- £26,000- £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience, please advise)

Type- Permanent

Location- Berkshire

My client work within engineering and manufacturing and they are looking to take on a Graduate Controls Engineer to develop as part of their team, on a permanent basis, in the Berkshire area.

Responsibilities

• Working within the existing engineering technical team
• Being involved in automation projects
• Working with other Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
• Working on PLCs, panels, wiring
• Producing the required technical documentation too
• Interfacing with customers when required
• Some travel to customer sites will be involved too

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship / HNC/ HND / BTEC / City & Guilds / Degree qualification or similar in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Have knowledge or experience of working with PLC systems - Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar
• Any CAD skills would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Profibus or similar would be ideal but not essential
• Have excellent hands-on capabilities too with panel building and wiring
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation