Graduate/Junior Controls Engineer

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate or Junior Controls Engineer to join a Reading-based specialist in industrial automation and control systems. The role offers exposure to PLC programming across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Beckhoff, plus HMI/SCADA development, testing and commissioning support.

You will work with experienced engineers on a variety of automation projects, from development through to testing and deployment, developing practical skills in control systems

Competenze

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or related field.
• Some knowledge or experience of PLC programming from university projects or placements.
• Basic understanding of HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation principles.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

PLC programming

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Formazione

Degree or HND in Electrical/Automation Mechatronics or related

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Beckhoff PLC

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.