Junior Controls Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Healthcare

Company benefits

Country club membership

International travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering manufacturer in Saltash, Cornwall. You will develop software for bespoke automated machinery on varied projects for high-profile clients across the UK and internationally, including Rolls Royce, JCB and McLaren.

A strong foundation in PLCs and software engineering is valued as you upskill and progress with the team.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming, automation or similar.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing control and automation software for specialist machinery.
• PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support and technical troubleshooting.
• Working with colleagues, suppliers and clients, with UK and international travel when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Siemens TIA Portal

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Junior Controls Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

£40,000 – £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Company Benefits + Country Club Membership + International Travel

Saltash, Cornwall

Are you a Junior controls engineer, automations engineer, PLC programmer, software engineer or similar? Do you want to join an innovative specialist manufacturer where you will progress and be provided upskilling training to support your development and help you gain new skills, you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery on a wide variety of projects for high profile clients across the UK and international such as Rolls Royce, JCB and Mclaren?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing automated machinery, equipment and processes for the composite manufacturing industry. The company works on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy and advanced manufacturing, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients worldwide.

In this role, you will develop the software that controls, monitors, regulates and automates specialist composite manufacturing technology. You will create software concepts, program PLCs, support Siemens TIA Portal development, assist with testing and commissioning, and provide technical support to clients and engineers both in the UK and internationally.

This role would suit someone with a background in software engineering, PLCs, automation, Siemens TIA Portal, control software or similar, looking for a varied Monday to Friday role within a specialist engineering business offering travel, technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role:

• Developing control and automation software for specialist machinery
• PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support and technical troubleshooting
• Working with colleagues, suppliers and clients, with UK and international travel when required

The Person:

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming, automation or similar
• Siemens TIA Portal experience advantageous
• Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall

Reference:BBBH27576C

Keywords: Junior Software Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Junior Control Software Engineer, Automation Software Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Siemens TIA Portal, PLC Programming, Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Software, Saltash, Plymouth, Liskeard, Tavistock, Torpoint, Callington, Cornwall, Devon.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.