Graduate/Junior Controls Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Old Warren; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Graduate/Junior Controls Engineer to join a specialist industrial automation and control systems company based near Reading. You will work on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and automated test rigs, gaining hands-on experience from development through commissioning.

You'll collaborate with senior engineers on varied automation projects across multiple industries, developing technical skills and learning new technologies in a supportive

Competenze

• Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or related field.
• Some PLC programming experience from uni projects, placements or industry.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Beckhoff PLCs is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and automation principles.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Mansioni

• Assist design, development and programming of PLC control systems.
• Support HMI/SCADA development for industrial automation apps.
• Assist testing, debugging and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Help integrate PLCs, sensors and industrial equipment.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting development, testing and commissioning of test rigs.
• Work with senior engineers from development to completion.

Conoscenze

PLC programming knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Formazione

Bachelor's/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation or Mechatronics

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Beckhoff PLC

HMI/SCADA tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

About This Role

Join a specialist industrial automation and control systems company based in Reading, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a variety of industries.

The company specialises in designing, developing and implementing industrial automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, bespoke software solutions and automated test rigs. Working with a range of technologies, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff, they deliver tailored solutions to improve industrial processes and system performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Junior Controls Engineer to develop their technical skills, gain hands‑on experience and work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of automation projects, from initial development through to testing and commissioning.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development and programming of PLC control systems, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff.
• Support HMI/SCADA development for industrial automation applications.
• Assist with testing, debugging and troubleshooting control systems.
• Support the integration of PLCs, sensors and industrial equipment.
• Gain hands‑on experience supporting the development, testing and commissioning of bespoke automated test rigs and industrial control systems.
• Work alongside senior engineers on projects from development through to completion.

Experience Required

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Some knowledge or experience of PLC programming, gained through university projects, placements or industry experience.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Beckhoff would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation principles.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team