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Probe Technical Recruitment; Coleshill CP, Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected engineering organization in the UK is seeking a Contract Controls Engineer for a rewarding contract role. The role involves supporting automated production systems, collaborating with various teams, and resolving automation issues. Candidates must possess strong PLC programming skills and a solid background in industrial automation. Opportunities for engaging high-tech projects and contributing to long-term equipment upgrades are provided. Right to live and work in the UK is mandatory.

Benefits

Work in a collaborative environment

Engagement with high tech automation projects

Contribute to long term capital projects

Qualifications

• Experience with automated production lines support.
• Involvement in EAR processes, including FAT/SAT.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain onsite automated production systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Projects and CI teams.
• Resolve automation issues and improve system performance.
• Modify and program control systems using PLC platforms.

Skills

Strong Plc programming skills, ideally Siemens S7 TIA Portal

Solid background in industrial automation

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Job description

Contract Controls Engineer – Automation / PLC / EAR – Warwickshire / West Midlands

Easily commutable from: Atherstone, Coleshill, Coventry, Kenilworth, Solihull & Sutton Coldfield

We are an established and well respected organisation operating across the Warwickshire and West Midlands region, seeking to recruit a Contract Controls Engineer to support our Midlands based operations.

This role offers the chance to work in a highly automated environment alongside a skilled engineering team, focusing on production optimisation, system upgrades and machinery integration.

The Role – Controls Engineer

• As a Controls Engineer, you will:
• Support and maintain our onsite automated production systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams.
• Resolve automation issues and improve system performance.
• Take an active role in Equipment Acceptance Review (EAR) processes during machine buy offs.
• Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as part of commissioning activities.
• Modify and program control systems using mainstream Plc platforms.

Required Experience & Key Criteria

• Strong Plc programming skills, ideally Siemens S7 TIA Portal (others considered)
• Solid background in industrial automation within manufacturing or process industries
• Demonstrable experience in supporting automated production lines
• Direct involvement in EAR processes, including FAT/SAT, commissioning and machine sign off
• Understanding of electrical schematics and control logic
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Contract & IR35 Information

• Contract rate: Competitive (DOE)
• IR35 status: To be confirmed, but currently expected to fall inside IR35

Why Join Us?

• Work in a technically progressive and collaborative environment
• Engage with high tech automation projects and continuous improvement activity
• Contribute to equipment upgrades and capital projects with long term impact

Apply today if your a capable and experienced Controls Engineer ready to take on a challenging, rewarding contract role with high visibility across key operations.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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